Description
A refreshing salad combining creamy avocado, flavorful herbs, and protein-rich tuna, perfect for a light lunch or quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5 oz each) premium tuna, drained
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (like parsley, basil, and chives)
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions or radishes
Instructions
- Start by placing the drained tuna in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Using a fork, break it into smaller pieces.
- Next, add the mashed avocado to the bowl with the tuna and mix thoroughly.
- Add your Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise) and lemon juice, stirring until smooth and well-integrated.
- Toss in your fresh herbs, chopped celery, and cucumber, folding them in gently for even distribution.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute tuna with chickpeas. Serve in hollowed bell peppers for a colorful presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 25mg