Creamy Avocado Tuna Salad
This easy and creamy avocado tuna salad is perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or meal prep for the week. Made with canned tuna, fresh avocados, and crisp veggies, it's dairy-free, paleo, low-carb, Whole30, and keto-friendly.
Servings: 6
Calories: 213kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cans wild tuna see notes
- ¼ small red onion finely diced
- 3 celery stalks diced
- ¾ cup cucumber chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 avocados pitted
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice see notes
- 2 ½ tablespoons avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil see notes
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large salad or mixing bowl, add the tuna, red onion, celery, cucumber, and parsley.
- Mash the Avocado: Mash the avocado either before mixing or while stirring, depending on your preferred texture.
- Season & Mix: Drizzle the mixture with oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Adjust & Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir again and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Texture: For a chunkier salad, mash the avocados less.
Tuna Substitution: Swap canned tuna for canned salmon if preferred.
Lemon Juice: Start with 2 tablespoons and adjust to taste.
Oil: Add more if needed to reach your desired consistency.