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Healthy Tuna Salad

Photo of the prepared recipe
Photo attribution: My Tu Duong
Ready In: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Dairy-freeGluten-freeLow Added Sugar
This recipe uses avocado halves in place of bread for a fulfilling tuna salad.

What you'll need

Can opener
Mixing utensil
Medium bowl
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Spoon

Ingredients

Serves 4
2 Avocados halved and pit removed
5 ounces Tuna packed in water without salt
1/4 Lemon wedged and juiced
2 teaspoons Olive Oil
1/2 Onion small, diced
1/2 cup Celery thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Parsley chopped
of Salt to taste
of Black Pepper to taste

Directions

1.Open can of tuna, drain it, and place in a bowl.
2.Stir in lemon juice and olive oil. Add bell pepper, onion, and parsley. Salt and pepper to taste.
3.Spoon tuna salad filling into the avocado and serve.

Chef's Tips

  • Add a tablespoon of relish or chopped olives.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1.00 cup

Serving Per Container 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 251
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18 g23%
Saturated Fat 3 g15%
Sodium 187 mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 13 g5%
Dietary Fiber 8.5 g30%
Protein 13 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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