Best 9 Tuna Avocado And Romaine Salad Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the harmonious blend of flavors and textures found in a tuna avocado and romaine salad. This refreshing and nutritious meal offers a delightful symphony of tastes, with the delicate flakiness of tuna, the creamy richness of avocado, and the crisp crunch of romaine lettuce. Whether served as a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or a main course for a casual gathering, this salad is guaranteed to tantalize taste buds and satisfy appetites. With its vibrant colors, contrasting textures, and abundance of essential nutrients, the tuna avocado and romaine salad stands as a testament to the culinary artistry that can arise from the simplest of ingredients.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TUNA, AVOCADO, AND ROMAINE SALAD



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The crispness of the romaine lettuce and radishes contrasts nicely with the smooth richness of the ripe avocado slices and the saltiness of the tuna.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 cans tuna, packed in oil
1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 bunch radishes, trimmed and sliced
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and Dijon; season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine tuna, lettuce, radishes, and avocado. Drizzle with dressing as desired.
  • Drizzle salad with vinaigrette, as desired, and toss to combine. Serve sprinkled with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360 g, Fat 27 g, Protein 20 g

ROMAINE SALAD WITH AVOCADO FANS



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Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup canola oil
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Salt and pepper
2 avocados, halved, pit and peel removed
1 romaine lettuce, sliced into fine ribbons

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together oil, shallot, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Reserve
  • Cut avocado into thin slices, maintaining the shape of the avocado half. Using your fingers, gently fan out slices.
  • Just before serving, toss lettuce with dressing and top with avocado fans.

QUICK TUNA SALAD IN ROMAINE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 5m

Yield 1 to 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

One 5-ounce can tuna, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 small stalk celery, small dice
1 tablespoon diced red onion
2 teaspoons capers, drained
Juice of 1/4 lemon
Romaine lettuce leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, capers and the lemon juice in a bowl. Scoop onto lettuce leaves.

AVOCADO TUNA SALAD



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Jazz up a can of tuna with this easy avocado tuna salad recipe. Silky avocado adds creaminess that's cut with a hit of acidity from lemon and a briny punch from feta cheese. Romaine hearts and cucumber offer refreshing crunch.

Provided by Karen Rankin

Categories     Healthy Avocado Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
2 medium avocados, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 (5 ounce) cans solid white tuna in oil, drained and flaked
4 cups romaine hearts
1 cup chopped English cucumber
⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
¼ cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, lemon juice and salt together in a large bowl; add avocados and toss gently to coat thoroughly. Add tuna, romaine, cucumber, feta, almonds, olives and parsley to the avocado mixture; toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 478 mg, Sugar 2 g

ROMAINE, ARUGULA, AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Onion     Side     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Avocado     Arugula     Lettuce     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon cider-vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 firm-ripe California avocado
3 cups coarsely chopped romaine, washed well and spun dry
3 cups packed arugula, washed well, spun dry, and torn into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

Steps:

  • In a serving bowl whisk together vinegar and salt and pepper to taste and whisk in oil until emulsified. Peel, pit, and chop avocado. Add avocado, romaine, arugula, and onion to vinaigrette and toss to coat.

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

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.

AVOCADO ROMAINE SALAD



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This salad truly represents my state, since avocados and almonds are grown in such abundance here. Plus, I love it because I can toss it together in minutes. -Jeanne Ellermeyer, Walnut Creek, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Dash seasoned salt
SALAD:
1 bunch romaine, torn (about 5 cups)
1 medium ripe avocado, quartered and sliced
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • For dressing, whisk together first seven ingredients. Place salad ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe avocados: Ripe avocados are creamier and have a richer flavor. To check if an avocado is ripe, gently squeeze it. It should give slightly to the touch.
  • Use fresh tuna: Fresh tuna has a mild, slightly sweet flavor. You can use either raw or cooked tuna in this salad. If you are using raw tuna, make sure it is sushi-grade.
  • Use high-quality olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil has a fruity, peppery flavor that will complement the other ingredients in this salad. If you don't have extra virgin olive oil, you can use a good quality olive oil.
  • Use fresh lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy flavor to this salad. If you don't have fresh lemon juice, you can use bottled lemon juice, but be sure to use a good quality brand.
  • Season the salad to taste: This salad is best when it is seasoned to taste. Start with a small amount of salt and pepper and then add more to taste.

Conclusion:

Tuna avocado and romaine salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. You can add other ingredients to the salad, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, or red onions. You can also use a different type of dressing, such as a vinaigrette or a creamy dressing. No matter how you make it, tuna avocado and romaine salad is a delicious and satisfying meal.

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