Tuna and Avocado Salad

Elevate your lunchtime routine with this vibrant Tuna and Avocado Salad, a quick and healthy recipe that’s bursting with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring flaky canned tuna, creamy diced avocados, sweet cherry tomatoes, and the zesty brightness of lime juice, this dish combines simple pantry staples with farmer’s market favorites for a satisfying, low-carb meal. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil ties everything together, while chopped cilantro and finely diced red onion add a touch of herbaceous and savory depth. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook salad is perfect for busy weekdays yet elegant enough for entertaining. Serve it on a bed of mixed greens for added crunch, or enjoy it as-is for a light, nutrient-packed dish that’s sure to impress. Perfect for keto, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets, this Tuna and Avocado Salad is your ultimate go-to for healthy eating without compromising on flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned tuna (in water or oil, drained)
• 2 medium ripe avocados, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups mixed greens (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, add the drained canned tuna and gently break it apart with a fork into bite-sized flakes.

Step 2

Add the diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the tuna.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the tuna and avocado mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the avocados.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired.

Step 6

If serving with mixed greens, divide the greens among serving plates and top with the tuna and avocado salad.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Tuna and Avocado Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1554.8 grams (1554.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1446

Total Fat 78.60g	101%
Saturated Fat 11.70g	59%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 167mg	56%
Sodium 2761mg	120%
Total Carbohydrate 55.30g	20%
Dietary Fiber 35.80g	128%
Total Sugars 9.80g
Protein 140.90g	282%

Vitamin D 378IU	1889%
Calcium 549mg	42%
Iron 15mg	82%
Potassium 4640mg	99%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.4%

Protein: 37.8%

Carbs: 14.8%