Tuna and Avocado Shell Salad

Elevate your mealtime with this irresistible Tuna and Avocado Shell Salad, a no-cook recipe that perfectly balances creamy, zesty, and savory flavors. Packed with heart-healthy fats from ripe avocados and protein-rich canned tuna, this dish is a quick and nutritious solution for busy days, taking just 15 minutes to prepare. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red onion, and fresh parsley or cilantro add vibrant color and texture, while a simple lemon and olive oil dressing ties everything together. Served inside the avocado shells, this salad offers a stunning, built-in serving vessel that’s perfect for lunch, a light appetizer, or even a refreshing summer dinner. Try adding thinly sliced cucumber for an extra crunch, and enjoy a dish that’s as Instagram-worthy as it is satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole Ripe avocados
• 1 can (5 oz/142 g) Canned tuna (in water or oil, drained)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 small (about 1/4 cup finely diced) Red onion
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley or cilantro
• 1 medium (juiced) Lemon
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Optional: sliced cucumber

Directions

Step 1

Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Gently scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a small border inside the shells to keep them sturdy. Set the shells aside and dice the scooped-out avocado flesh into small cubes.

Step 2

Drain the canned tuna and flake it with a fork into a medium bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the tuna.

Step 4

Finely dice the red onion and chop the parsley or cilantro. Add them to the bowl along with the diced avocado.

Step 5

If using cucumber, slice it thinly and mix it into the ingredients in the bowl.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the tuna and avocado mixture, tossing gently to combine without mashing the avocado.

Step 8

Spoon the mixture evenly into the reserved avocado shells, packing it lightly.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a light lunch or appetizer, or chill in the refrigerator for a refreshing, make-ahead dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	846.3 grams (846.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	979

Total Fat 74.00g	95%
Saturated Fat 11.20g	56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 2814mg	122%
Total Carbohydrate 45.80g	17%
Dietary Fiber 25.30g	90%
Total Sugars 9.90g
Protein 45.70g	91%

Vitamin D 114IU	568%
Calcium 125mg	10%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 2514mg	53%

*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: 64.5%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 17.8%