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Healthy Avocado Tuna Salad

This Healthy Avocado Tuna Salad makes a perfect and hearty lunch that is packed with crunch and flavor! Spread this on toast or add to a salad!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 5 ounce can of tuna drained
  • 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise optional, makes tuna creamy
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup celery diced
  • 1/4 cup cucumbers diced
  • 2 Tbsp. chives finely chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado cubed
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Make sure the tuna is drained well.
  • Add the tuna, mayonnaise, red onions, celery, cucumbers, chives, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. Toss to combine.
  • Add the avocado and lemon juice to the tuna mixture and mix until all of the ingredients are incorporated and the avocado is at your desirable chunkiness. I love avocado chunks in my tuna salad but if you prefer to have it completely mashed and creamy you can.
  • Enjoy on a salad, sandwich or as is!

Notes

*To store leftovers: Place in an airtight container or bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Be sure the plastic wrap is touching the tuna salad so air does not get inside. The air will cause the tuna salad to turn brown because of the avocado.
**This tuna salad will last 2 days maximum if stored properly. Please keep in mind the vegetables in the salad will lose their crispness after a few hours.
***If you are completely opposed to using mayo- leave it out and add an extra avocado OR sub the mayo for non-fat Greek yogurt.