Description
Mediterranean-inspired avocado tuna salad delivers a protein-packed, creamy delight without carb overload. Nutritious ingredients blend seamlessly, offering keto enthusiasts a quick, satisfying meal that keeps health goals and taste buds perfectly balanced.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cans of tuna (5 oz each, drained; ideally a mix of chunk light and solid white albacore)
- 2 medium avocados
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice
- 3 tablespoons of finely chopped celery
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) of freshly chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons of minced red onion
- 1 tablespoon of minced jalapeños (optional; add 1–2 extra tablespoons for more heat)
- ½ teaspoon of sea salt (or adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Mash the Avocado: In a bowl, blend the avocado with lime juice and a pinch of sea salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine the Mix-ins: Stir in the tuna, cilantro, red onion, celery, and jalapeños (if desired). Mix thoroughly while gently breaking apart any large pieces of tuna.
- Refine the Flavor: Taste the blend and adjust by adding extra salt or more jalapeños, if you prefer additional spice.
- Plate and Enjoy: Serve your dish immediately, either enjoyed on its own or wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves.
Notes
- Select Perfectly Ripe Avocados: For a creamy texture, opt for soft, ripe avocados. If they’re still firm, let them sit out at room temperature for a day or two to ripen.
- Ensure Thorough Draining of Tuna: Prevent a watery salad by draining the tuna completely. Squeeze out as much liquid or oil as possible before adding it to the mix.
- Dice Ingredients Finely: Cut the red onion, celery, and jalapeños into small pieces. This ensures a well-balanced flavor in every bite as they blend seamlessly with the tuna and avocado.
- Mix With a Gentle Touch: Stir the ingredients carefully to preserve some texture in the avocado, avoiding a completely smooth paste.
- Serve Immediately for Best Results: This salad is most delicious when enjoyed fresh. If you need to store it, cover it tightly with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface to reduce browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes (or 30 minutes)
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 332
- Sugar: 1.3g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 10.3g
- Fiber: 7.1g
- Protein: 38.4g