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Fresh Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe with Creamy Avocado and Crisp Veggies Made Easy

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A quick and easy fresh tuna salad featuring creamy avocado and crisp veggies, perfect for a light lunch or picnic. This healthy recipe swaps mayo for avocado, delivering a luscious texture and bright flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (5-ounce/142g) cans wild-caught tuna packed in water, drained
  • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional: ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Optional: 1 cup baby spinach or arugula

Instructions

  1. Drain and flake the tuna into a mixing bowl using a fork, keeping bite-sized pieces intact.
  2. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop the flesh into a small bowl, and lightly mash until creamy but still chunky.
  3. Dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion and parsley. Prepare cherry tomatoes and greens if using.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  5. Add the mashed avocado to the flaked tuna, then toss in all chopped veggies and herbs.
  6. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  8. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Notes

Use ripe avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure but is not mushy. Avoid over-mixing after adding avocado to keep creamy texture. Add avocado just before serving if prepping ahead to prevent browning. Use wild-caught tuna packed in water for best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste. Optional ingredients like cherry tomatoes and greens add variety.

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Keywords: tuna salad, healthy tuna salad, avocado tuna salad, quick lunch, creamy avocado, crisp veggies, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb

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