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    Avocado Tuna Salad

    Feb 13, 2019 · Modified: Aug 9, 2022 by Courtney · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    Avocado tuna salad jazzes up the classic tuna salad sandwich by adding a Mexican twist trading the mayo for avocado and flavouring it with cilantro and lime.

    A stack of avocado tuna salad sandwiches.


    I do love a good classic tuna salad sandwich, but when I want to make it a bit healthier, I drop the mayo and head for a healthier fat - avocado. Add in some red onion and classic Mexican flavourings like cilantro and lime, and you end up with a killer tuna salad sandwich.

    How to make tuna avocado salad

    Sustainability and responsible fishing are important things to me, so I start with a can of responsibly sourced tuna. 

    This will usually be skipjack or albacore tuna, and you will see a label on the can that says "Pole and Line".  You are going to pay a bit more for this, but if you want to do your part in keeping the oceans healthy then making the change to sustainably sourced tuna is a great start.

    The tuna will most likely be chunked and not flaked, so I start by dumping it into a small bowl and then break it up into flakes by mashing it with the back of a fork.

    A collage of photos of a bowl of flaked tuna and a bowl of avocado tuna salad sandwich.

    Then, I'll take another bowl and do the same with the avocado.

    Dice up some red onions and cilantro, and then mix everything together in one of the bowls with a squeeze of lime and some salt.

    Throw the tuna salad between a couple slices of whole wheat bread, and you've got an awesome sandwich that is like a hybrid of guacamole and tuna salad.

    A stack of tuna sandwiches made with avocado instead of mayo on a cutting board next to a sprig of cilantro and a lime.

    DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS

    This recipe for easy bean salad is suitable for the following diets:

    • pescatarian
    • clean eating
    • gluten free - use gluten free bread or lettuce wraps
    • dairy free

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    A close up view of a tuna avocado salad sandwich.
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    Avocado Tuna Salad

    A twist on the classic tuna salad sandwich trading the mayo for avocado and flavouring with cilantro and lime.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Fusion
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 436kcal
    Author: Courtney
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    Ingredients:

    • 1 avocado - cut in half, pit removed, and scooped out of shell
    • 1 can albacore tuna in water - drained
    • 2 Tablespoons diced red onion
    • 1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro
    • 1⁄2 Tablespoon lime juice - or more to taste
    • 4 slices whole wheat bread
    • salt

    Instructions

    • Empty the can of drained tuna into a bowl and mash with the back of a fork.
    • In another bowl, scoop out the flesh of the avocado and mash with a fork.
    • Add the avocado to the tuna along with the remaining ingredients and mix.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 558mgPotassium: 951mgFiber: 11gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 224IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 3mg

    * nutritional information is calculated by online tools and may not be 100% accurate.

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    1. Luci's Morsels says

      April 01, 2019 at 11:31 pm

      OOh YES!!!! I love avocado with my tuna sandwiches. And I love that you added red onion. I always think tuna sandwiches need a bit of crunch and a punch of flavor. PERFECTION!!

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      • Courtney says

        April 02, 2019 at 1:20 pm

        I agree! I love the crunch of a bit of onion with my tuna salad 🙂

        Reply
    2. Ilona says

      April 01, 2019 at 11:56 pm

      Love the tuna salad, I like that you made it with avocado. Yummy!

      Reply
    3. Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says

      April 02, 2019 at 12:21 am

      This is the ultimate lunch for me! I love the combination of flavours. Delicious and nutritious!

      Reply
    4. Elaine says

      April 02, 2019 at 12:23 am

      I love all the awesome tips here - not only they make the salad healthier, but so much more flavorful and juicier! Delicious recipe that I can't wait to try!

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        April 02, 2019 at 1:19 pm

        I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

        Reply
    5. Caitlin says

      April 02, 2019 at 12:35 am

      This looks delicious! I love tuna salad and I can't wait to try this

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        April 02, 2019 at 1:18 pm

        Thank you! It is a nice change from mayo. Hope you love it!

        Reply

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