Name: Avocado Tuna Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 (5 oz) cans tuna in water, drained well; 1/2 cup diced seeded tomatoes (about 2 small); 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper (about 1/2 medium); 1/3 cup chopped red onion, rinsed; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 medium avocado (not overly ripe), diced; 2 – 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Whole wheat sandwich thins, pita pockets, whole grain bread, or romaine lettuce leaves, for serving

Ingredients

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2 (5 oz) cans tuna in water, drained well
1/2 cup diced seeded tomatoes (about 2 small)
1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper (about 1/2 medium)
1/3 cup chopped red onion, rinsed
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 medium avocado (not overly ripe), diced
2 – 3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Whole wheat sandwich thins, pita pockets, whole grain bread, or romaine lettuce leaves, for serving

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Instructions

Combine drained tuna, diced tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, and rinsed red onion in a medium mixing bowl.
Incorporate chopped fresh parsley.
Gently fold in diced avocado, avoiding mashing.
Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.

Notes

Choose avocados that are slightly firm for the best texture.
Ensure tuna is well-drained to avoid excess moisture.
Allow the salad to chill briefly before serving to enhance flavors.

Author: jesseca
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Calories: 220
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 300
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 13
Fiber: 5
Protein: 12
Cholesterol: 40