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Avocado Tuna Salad

Avocado Tuna Salad: A Creamy Low-Carb Delight You’ll Love

Enjoy this Avocado Tuna Salad, a quick and healthy low-carb dish combining creamy avocado and savory tuna.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 316
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Albacore Tuna drained
  • 1 medium Avocado ripe
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro optional
  • to taste Salt
For the Creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
For the Crunch
  • 1/2 cup Pico de Gallo or diced tomatoes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • fork
  • knife
  • plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Tuna: In a bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix with a fork and season with salt.
  2. Prepare the Avocado: Slice the avocado, scoop it into a bowl, and mash it with fork. Squeeze some lime juice over to prevent browning, and season with salt.
  3. Layer the Salad: On a plate, start with half the mashed avocado, top with half the tuna mixture, and finish with pico de gallo.
  4. Repeat for Second Serving: Layer the remaining mashed avocado, followed by the rest of the tuna mixture and pico de gallo.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with extra cilantro or lime slice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure avocado is ripe for the best texture. Substitute mayonnaise for lighter options. Prepare the tuna mixture ahead of time but combine with avocado just before serving.

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