This Avocado Tuna Salad is a simple, packed with protein twist on traditional tuna salad. Just a few fresh ingredients give this salad an amazing flavor for a healthy lunch or as a side dish.
9-10oztuna in waterdrained and flaked - (2) 5 oz. cans or (3) 3oz. pouches
2largeavocadospeeled & sliced into cubes
½English cucumbersliced
½red onionsliced thin
¼cupcilantromore if desired
2tablespoonlemon juice freshly squeezed
2tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the drained tuna, diced avocado, thin sliced red onion and sliced cucumber and ¼ cup cilantro. ( more if you love like me)
Drizzle salad ingredients with 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoon olive oil and black pepper. See tip above about adding salt.
Toss to combine and serve.
Notes
Use a good quality solid albacore canned tuna.Add a tablespoon of dijon mustard for a little extra tang.Add in a few cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper or sliced celery, if desired.Substitute green onions or sweet onions if preferred.