Description
Creamy avocado tuna salad delivers keto-friendly nutrition with minimal prep time. Mediterranean-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly for a quick, protein-packed meal you can enjoy without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cans (5 oz/140 g each) tuna (drained; mix of chunk light and solid white albacore)
- 2 medium avocados
- 3 tbsps finely chopped celery
- ¼ cup (4 tbsps) freshly chopped cilantro
- 3 tbsps minced red onion
- 2 tbsps lime juice
- 1 tbsp minced jalapeños (optional; add 1–2 extra tbsps for more heat)
- ½ tsp sea salt (or adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Avocado Preparation: Crush ripe avocado with tangy lime juice and delicate sea salt, creating a velvety, uniform texture in a mixing vessel.
- Ingredient Integration: Fold tuna chunks into the creamy avocado base, incorporating chopped cilantro, finely diced red onion, crisp celery, and zesty jalapeños for a vibrant, multilayered flavor profile.
- Flavor Calibration: Sample the mixture, fine-tuning seasoning with additional salt or jalapeño intensity to match personal taste preferences.
- Serving Presentation: Plate the salad immediately, optionally nestling the mixture within crisp lettuce wraps for a refreshing, low-carb dining experience.
Notes
- Mash Avocado Perfectly: Use ripe avocados with a slight give when pressed to ensure a creamy, smooth texture without lumps.
- Boost Flavor Depth: Fresh cilantro and red onion are key to adding bright, zesty notes that elevate the tuna salad’s overall taste profile.
- Control Spice Levels: Add jalapeños gradually, tasting as you go to achieve the perfect heat without overwhelming the delicate tuna and avocado flavors.
- Serve Fresh Immediately: This salad is best enjoyed right after preparation to maintain optimal texture and prevent avocado from browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes (or 30 minutes)
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg