Avocado Tuna Salad
Try this easy Avocado Tuna Salad recipe for a quick and healthy lunch. We ditch the mayo for creamy avocado in this fresh twist on the classic.
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Simple recipes like this gluten-free Tuna and Avocado Salad make eating healthy a breeze! We also love this Trail Mix Salad and this Easy Chicken Vegetable Soup for easy, nutritious lunches. Check out all of our Gluten Free Recipes for inspiration.
IN THIS POST: Everything you need to make Avocado Tuna Salad
Ingredients
- avocado
- lemon juice
- red onion
- celery
- canned tuna – we recommend pole + line-caught wild white albacore tuna
- dill – either dried or fresh dill
- salt + black pepper
We have all the makings for an easy tuna salad recipe.
Instructions for this recipe
We follow the classic tuna salad method.
First, finely chop up the celery and red onion and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Then, add lemon juice, sea salt, pepper, dill, and avocado.
The creamy texture of the avocado will mimic the richness of the mayonnaise without the saturated fat.
Next, mash all this together with a fork.
The lemon juice prevents the avocado from browning making this easy lunch a good option for meal prep.
Finally, add in the drained tuna and give everything one last mix to combine.
FAQs, Tips, and Substitutions
- Is tuna and avocado good for weight loss? This recipe is considered low carb and keto which are both excellent weight loss programs. There is also lots of fiber, healthy fats, and protein in this recipe that help to keep you full and satisfied longer. However, this recipe is NOT low in calories so that is a factor if you are calorie counting.
- Enjoy as a salad in a bowl or as a sandwich filler. If you want to keep the carbohydrates low, use romaine lettuce to make lettuce wraps with this healthy tuna salad recipe.
- Scoop it up with healthy crackers or tortilla chips.
- Switch up the flavor by substituting the dill for different herbs like parsley or cilantro.
- Add half a tablespoon of dijon mustard or a couple of splashes of hot sauce for a spicier taste.
- Swap the lemon juice for lime juice for a little less tartness.
- Store in an airtight container or cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Looking to make the classic? Try this delicious Tuna Melt recipe for the cheesy version.
More healthy lunch recipes
- Cucumber and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese
- Easy Pasta Salad without Mayo
- Zucchini Tuna Melt
- Crunchy Avocado Chicken Salad
- Detox Vegetable Soup
- Zucchini Pizza Bites
**This recipe was originally posted on May 22, 2013, and updated on January 21, 2019, and updated again on January 2, 2023, with recipe notes, writing, and photos.**
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Avocado Tuna Salad
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp diced red onion
- 2 tbsp diced celery
- 1 can of tuna drained
- ½ tsp dill
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Add chopped onion and celery, lemon juice, and seasonings to a large mixing bowl
- Cut the avocado in half, scoop out the flesh, and place it all in the bowl.
- Mash everything well with a fork.
- Drain the tuna and add it to the bowl and mix again.
- Place it back into the avocado shells for a fancy presentation.
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Notes
- Enjoy as a salad in a bowl or as a sandwich filler. If you want to keep the carbohydrates low, use romaine lettuce to make lettuce wraps with this healthy tuna salad recipe.
- Scoop it up with healthy crackers or tortilla chips.
- Switch up the flavor by substituting the dill for different herbs like parsley or cilantro.
- Add half a tablespoon of dijon mustard or a couple of splashes of hot sauce for a spicier taste.
- Swap the lemon juice for lime juice for a little less tartness.
- Store in an airtight container or cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days.