Best 6 Tuna And Avocado Shell Salad Recipes

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Tuna and avocado shell salad is a simple, yet delicious dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. This salad is packed with healthy ingredients, including tuna, avocado, and bell peppers. It's also a good source of protein, healthy fats, and vitamins. If you're looking for a light and refreshing salad that's also good for you, tuna and avocado shell salad is a great choice.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

AVOCADO TUNA SALAD



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Great tuna avocado salad as a side dish or meal. Serve on toasted bread (gluten-free if needed), on top of greens, or enjoy it all by itself.

Provided by Dbanakis

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ripe avocado
2 (5 ounce) cans flaked light tuna
½ red apple, chopped
½ cup chopped red onion
½ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon pickle juice
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut avocado in half, scoop out the flesh into a large bowl, and mash avocado with the back of a fork or potato masher. Add tuna, apple, onion, celery, toasted walnuts, mayonnaise, pickle juice, dill, Dijon mustard, cumin, salt, and pepper; mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 212 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

TUNA AND AVOCADO SALAD



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This is one of my adopted recipes. It looks like a dish my family and I would enjoy, so I hope to make it and edit it in the future.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Tuna

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large eggs, hard-boiled
1/2 teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce
1 cup mashed avocado (1 ripe avocado)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, to taste
1/4 cup minced red onion
1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise, to taste (Best Foods, Hellmann\'s, or Vegenaise)
2 tablespoons dill relish
salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Peel eggs and mash really well with a fork (more or less mince them).
  • Peel, pit, and cube the ripe avocado, then place in bowl.
  • Add the fresh lemon juice (helps keep the avocado from discoloring) and mash really well with a fork.
  • Mix the egg mixture together with the avocado mixture and stir well.
  • Drain water from tuna and mix with onions, avocado/egg mixture, dill relish, salt, hot sauce, and mayonnaise.
  • Serve over lettuce.

TUNA AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Great, low-fat food. High in lean protein and good fats! Serve on tostadas or as a sandwich.

Provided by tjkirkwood

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced
3 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained and flaked
½ tomato, diced
½ jalapeno pepper, diced
¼ cup diced white onion
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Mix avocados, tuna, tomato, jalapeno pepper, and white onion together in a bowl; season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 65.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

TUNA AND AVOCADO SHELL SALAD



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Wonderfully delicious! Excellent lunch or "lite" dinner. Serve with toasted pita. My husbad adores this dish.

Provided by Shannon in VA

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 13m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 jumbo pasta shells, fresh cooked
2 cans tuna in water, drained
1 avocado, diced
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chives, chopped fine
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cantaloupe, cut into 4 wedges
1 cup baby greens
bottled balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine avocado, tuna, oil, lemon juice, chives and mustard.
  • Mix well.
  • Spoon mixture into shells.
  • Place 1/4 c of baby greens on 4 plates.
  • Top with cantaloupe wedge.
  • Arrange 3 stuffed shells per plate, around cantaloupe wedge.
  • Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette.

TUNA SHELL SALAD



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Do you like tuna but need a new way to serve it? Foll Pat Kordas' lead. "I created this light salad as a way to use tuna in dishes other than sandwiches," the Nutley, New Jersey cook explains. "Mustard and dill enhance the flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (7 ounces) small pasta shells
1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 large carrot, shredded
3/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup fat-free milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a salad bowl, combine the pasta, tuna, onion and carrot. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

TUNA SALAD WITH AVOCADO



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A new twist on a perennial favorite, this delicious tuna salad recipe incorporates some unusual flavors and eschews the traditional sliced bread in favor of halved avocados.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans best-quality white tuna, packed in water
2 large ribs celery, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons Homemade Mayonnaise
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, (about 1/2 lemon)
Whites of 2 hard-boiled eggs, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon capers, coarsely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
3 cups mixed greens, well washed and spun dry
3 avocados

Steps:

  • Drain tuna; place in a medium bowl. Separate tuna into large chunks with a fork. Add celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, egg whites, and capers; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together oil and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Add greens, and toss to combine. Line serving plates with greens. Cut avocados in half lengthwise. Peel the avocados, then remove and discard pits. Place an avocado half on each plate. Fill hollow with a scoop of tuna salad. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe avocados for a creamier texture and richer flavor.
  • Use canned tuna packed in water for a healthier option.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to brighten up the flavors.
  • Top the salad with a sprinkle of chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro, parsley, or chives.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Tuna and avocado shell salad is a delicious, refreshing, and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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