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.
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.
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.
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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Avocado Tuna Salad
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
* nutritional information is calculated by online tools and may not be 100% accurate.
Luci's Morsels says
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!!
Courtney says
I agree! I love the crunch of a bit of onion with my tuna salad 🙂
Ilona says
Love the tuna salad, I like that you made it with avocado. Yummy!
Alexandra @ It's Not Complicated Recipes says
This is the ultimate lunch for me! I love the combination of flavours. Delicious and nutritious!
Elaine says
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!
Courtney says
I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Caitlin says
This looks delicious! I love tuna salad and I can't wait to try this
Courtney says
Thank you! It is a nice change from mayo. Hope you love it!