Best 11 Tuna Avocado Salad Recipes

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Tuna avocado salad is a delightful and versatile dish that combines the delicate flavors of tuna and avocado with a variety of fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing. This salad is a great source of protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins and minerals. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a healthy dinner option, or a side dish to complement your favorite grilled protein, this tuna avocado salad recipe has something to offer everyone. Its simplicity and ease of preparation make it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. So, let's dive into the world of flavors and discover the best recipe for tuna avocado salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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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

CILANTRO-AVOCADO TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES



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Lime juice and cilantro in tuna salad - who knew? This recipe for avocado tuna salad came to me as a way to have a protein-packed meal with lots of pizzazz. -Heather Waldorf, Black Mountain, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pouches (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted if desired
4 slices Muenster or provolone cheese
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients. Spread tuna mixture over 4 slices of bread; top with cheese, avocado and remaining bread. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 30g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 908mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

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, FENNEL, AVOCADO, AND TANGERINE SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



Tuna, Fennel, Avocado, and Tangerine Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette image

Provided by Cathy Halter

Categories     Fruit     Leafy Green     Tuna     Avocado     Fennel     Healthy     Tangerine     Self

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 ounces sushi-grade tuna
1/8 teaspoon olive oil
1 head frisée (about 10 ounces), leaves separated
1 fennel bulb, stemmed and sliced (fronds reserved)
2 blood oranges (or navel oranges), peel, pith and seeds removed, cut crosswise into 1/8-inch slices (juice reserved)
2 seedless tangerines, peel and pith removed, cut crosswise into 1/8-inch slices (juice reserved)
3/4 avocado, cut into 1/8-inch slices
Dressing
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (preferably from Meyer lemons)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh blood orange juice (or fresh orange juice)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh tangerine juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Champagne vinegar
1/2 shallot, minced
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon tangerine zest
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high. Brush tuna with oil; sear 1 1/2 minutes per side. Remove from grill; set aside to cool.
  • Dressing
  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl; whisk until blended. Stir in zests. Add salt and pepper. Toss frisée with 1 tablespoon dressing. Divide frisée between 2 bowls; surround frisée with fennel slices. Top with orange, tangerine and avocado. Drizzle each bowl with 1 tablespoon dressing. Thinly slice tuna and place half on top of each salad. Top with fennel fronds.

AVOCADO, TUNA, AND TOMATO SALAD



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A light, quick lunch or even a small salad before dinner. Combines tuna, tomato, and avocado with lime, cilantro, garlic, and feta cheese.

Provided by Donna Martin

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 avocado
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
1 small tomato, chopped
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 green onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Split avocado. Save skins and discard pit. Scoop contents into a bowl; slightly mash.
  • Mix mashed avocado, tuna, tomato, feta cheese, jalapeno pepper, green onion, feta cheese, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Scoop mixture back into reserved avocado skins and serve immediately or chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 472.7 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

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

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.

CHAR-GRILLED TUNA WITH TOASTED CORN VINAIGRETTE AND AVOCADO SALAD



Char-Grilled Tuna With Toasted Corn Vinaigrette And Avocado Salad image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings

Time 1h30m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
2 tablespoons chopped basil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
4 3-by-3-by-2-inch cubes of fresh tuna, 6 ounces each
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh corn kernels
1/3 cup minced red onion
1/3 cup chopped scallions
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 small clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
3/4 teaspoon chopped thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped basil
3/4 teaspoon chopped cilantro, plus a few whole leaves for garnish
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 cups mixed salad greens
2 avocados, peeled, halved, pitted and each half sliced in half lengthwise

Steps:

  • To make the tuna, combine the lemon rind, rosemary, basil, garlic and ginger in a large bowl and toss with the tuna. Let marinate at least 1 hour. Heat a grill, preferably using hard wood.
  • To make the vinaigrette, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium-size cast-iron skillet. Add the corn and cook until brown. Add the red onion and scallions and cook until translucent. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and orange juice and remove from heat. Slowly stir in the remaining olive oil and the herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature.
  • To make the salad, divide the greens among 4 plates. Cut each piece of avocado lengthwise into thirds, leaving the narrow ends intact. Fanning out the slices, lean 2 slices against the outside of each salad.
  • When the grill is hot, season the tuna on both sides with the salt and pepper and brush with olive oil. Place on the grill and cook until tuna is charred on the outside and medium in the center, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and slice each piece into quarters. Drape 4 slices of tuna across the top of each salad. Spoon the vinaigrette over the top, garnish with cilantro leaves and serve immediately.

TUNA SALAD IN AVOCADO HALVES



Tuna Salad in Avocado Halves image

A light and tangy tuna salad nestled in an avocado half makes a delicious light lunch. To round out the meal, serve crusty bread and crudite.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (5.5 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 finely chopped celery stalk
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 avocados, halved and pitted

Steps:

  • Combine drained tuna in a small bowl with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and celery. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Fill each avocado half with tuna mixture, dividing evenly. Garnish with celery leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 13 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 AVOCADO SALAD



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This tuna avocado salad recipe is really quick and easy to make--not to mention that it is loaded with benefits and nutrients that are perfect for a daily snack. It's best served cold.

Provided by Nana Banana

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Tuna Salad Recipes

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium avocados
1 (5 ounce) can light tuna (such as Century®)
2 small tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 pinch chili powder, or more to taste
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Scoop out avocado contents and place in a bowl. Set aside shells.
  • Mix in tuna, tomatoes, cilantro, pepper, chili powder, and salt. Divide mixture between shells to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 15.2 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 133.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality tuna: Opt for tuna that is sustainably caught and packed in water or olive oil. Avoid tuna packed in brine, as it can be high in sodium.
  • Choose ripe avocados: Look for avocados that are dark green or black in color and slightly soft to the touch. Avoid avocados that are too hard or have brown spots.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, and dill add a burst of flavor to the salad. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing can overwhelm the other flavors in the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Tuna avocado salad is best served immediately after it is made. The avocado will start to brown if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Tuna avocado salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is packed with protein, healthy fats, and vitamins, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. With so many variations to choose from, there is sure to be a tuna avocado salad recipe that you will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give tuna avocado salad a try.

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