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Avocado Tuna Salad

This Avocado Tuna Salad is creamy, healthy, and packed with protein-rich tuna, ripe avocado, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for healthy tuna salad recipes, easy lunches, and healthy snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans tuna drained
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon or lime
  • Seasonings
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cucumber
  • Corn
  • Jalapeños
  • Hard-boiled eggs

Method
 

  1. Cut avocado in half, remove pit, and scoop flesh into a large bowl.
  2. Mash avocado lightly with a fork until creamy but slightly chunky.
  3. Drain tuna thoroughly and add to bowl. Flake gently with a fork.
  4. Add celery, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Mix gently until evenly combined.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve immediately with crackers, toast, lettuce wraps, or sandwiches.
  8. Optional: chill for 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use ripe avocado for best creamy texture.
  • Lemon juice helps prevent avocado from browning.
  • Great healthy tuna salad recipe for meal prep lunches.
  • Add cooked pasta for easy tuna pasta variation.
  • Store refrigerated up to 2 days.