Avocado Tuna Salad is an easy, delicious twist on classic tuna salad. Creamy avocado, crisp veggies, and a flavorful dressing bring it all together!
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The Glow Up Canned Tuna Deserves!
Avocado Tuna Salad is my go-to for a quick, flavorful lunch. Itโs loaded with fresh ingredients, comes together in minutes, and always hits the spot.
I took my go-to tuna salad and added avocado. I mixed chunks into the salad and mashed some into the dressing. It makes the salad extra creamy and adds so much flavor.
And the best part? Itโs as easy as opening a can of tuna and mixing everything together. Simple, fast, and downright delicious!
Ingredients
Hereโs what youโll need to make Avocado Tuna Salad:
| Ingredient | Notes |
|---|---|
| Tuna | Olive oil packed gives the best flavor. Drain well so itโs not too wet. |
| Celery | Adds a nice crunch. Dice finely so it mixes in evenly. |
| Bread & butter pickles | Adds a little sweetness and tang. |
| Red onion | Optional. Leave it out if youโre not an onion fan. |
| Flat leaf parsley | Adds fresh flavor. Dice finely so it blends in. |
| Avocado | Mash half for the dressing and keep half chunky for texture. Use a soft, ripe one. |
Avocado Tuna Salad Dressing
- Lemon juice: Keeps the avocado fresh and adds a bright flavor.
- Mayo: Makes it smooth and creamy. Add more or less to your liking.
- Dijon mustard: Gives a little tang and extra flavor.
- Olive oil: Adds a rich, smooth feel.
- Salt and pepper: Sprinkle in until it tastes just right!
Quick Tip
Use a fully ripe avocado for the best flavor and creaminess. Not sure if itโs ready? Hereโs how to tell!
Ways To Serve Avocado Tuna Salad
- On toasted bread: Spread mayo on bread, add lettuce, and pile on the tuna.
- In a lettuce wrap: Spoon tuna salad into butter lettuce leaves.
- With pita chips or crackers: Scoop it up for a fun snack or quick lunch.
- Stuffed in an avocado: Fill an avocado half for extra creaminess.
- With fresh veggies: Serve with cucumber slices, bell peppers, or celery.
Featured Comment
โย love this so much! Itโs definitely my โgo toโ meal. I keep all the ingrediants on hand at all times now.โ
โ Katie
What to Serve on the Side
- Fresh fruit: Berries, grapes, or a quick fruit salad.
- Chips: Potato chips, tortilla chips, or whatever kind you love!
- Pickles or olives: Add a little tang to balance the creamy tuna.
- Hard-boiled eggs: A simple, protein-packed side.
Storage
Avocado Tuna Salad is best eaten the same day since the avocado browns over time. Freezing is not recommended.
More Easy Tuna Recipes:
Avocado Tuna Salad
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 (5-ounce) cans tuna in olive oil well-drained
- 3 tablespoons finely diced celery
- 3 tablespoons finely diced bread and butter pickles
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 large ripe avocado divided, see note 1
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup mayo plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructionsย
- Thoroughly drain tuna and set aside.
- Halve and pit the avocado. Mash 3 tablespoons and add to a large bowl. Dice the rest and set aside. Add lemon juice, mayo, mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the mashed avocado. Whisk until smooth.
- Add tuna, celery, pickles, red onion, parsley, and diced avocado to the bowl. Stir gently to combine. Adjust seasoning and add more mayo (1 to 4 tablespoons) if needed.
- Enjoy on toasted bread with mayo, in a lettuce wrap, or with pita chips. Best enjoyed immediately, as avocado browns after 1โ2 hours.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Iโm confused about the servings and nutritional information. One can of tuna has 90 calories and 20 grams of protein. Iโm not sure how three are used for the recipe and it says it provides one serving yet the calories for that serving are 188 and protein 17.5 grams. Is this recipe meant to be three servings?? Please help!
Hi! Thanks so much for pointing this out. The recipe uses 3 cans of tuna and should make 6 servings, not 1. It looks like the serving size and nutrition info were off and Iโm updating that now. For 1 of the 6 servings, the nutrition is closer to about 273 calories and 18g protein, although exact numbers can vary based on the tuna brand and amount of mayo used. I really appreciate you catching that!
I love this so much! Itโs definitely my โgo toโ meal. I keep all the ingrediants on hand at all times now. Will not use tuna in oil though. Albacore in water is my choice and I just add a small amount of EVOO.
Iโm so thrilled to hear this! Thanks Katie!
Our family will enjoy this โ thank youโฆ.it looks delicious!
Yay! Thank you Evelyn!
Absolutely loved this. Made it for lunch today. I donโt think I want my tuna salad any other way. ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฟ
Yay! Iโm so happy to hear this! Thanks Nick!
Hello!!! I enjoy your recipes. I just found your website. Iโm new here. I was wondering Do you have any Keto Friendly recipes? Blessings