Tuna and Avocado Shell Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this irresistible Tuna and Avocado Shell Salad, a no-cook recipe that perfectly balances creamy, zesty, and savory flavors. Packed with heart-healthy fats from ripe avocados and protein-rich canned tuna, this dish is a quick and nutritious solution for busy days, taking just 15 minutes to prepare. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red onion, and fresh parsley or cilantro add vibrant color and texture, while a simple lemon and olive oil dressing ties everything together. Served inside the avocado shells, this salad offers a stunning, built-in serving vessel that’s perfect for lunch, a light appetizer, or even a refreshing summer dinner. Try adding thinly sliced cucumber for an extra crunch, and enjoy a dish that’s as Instagram-worthy as it is satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Ripe avocados
- 1 can (5 oz/142 g) Canned tuna (in water or oil, drained)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small (about 1/4 cup finely diced) Red onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1 medium (juiced) Lemon
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Optional: sliced cucumber
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Gently scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a small border inside the shells to keep them sturdy. Set the shells aside and dice the scooped-out avocado flesh into small cubes.
Drain the canned tuna and flake it with a fork into a medium bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the tuna.
Finely dice the red onion and chop the parsley or cilantro. Add them to the bowl along with the diced avocado.
If using cucumber, slice it thinly and mix it into the ingredients in the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tuna and avocado mixture, tossing gently to combine without mashing the avocado.
Spoon the mixture evenly into the reserved avocado shells, packing it lightly.
Serve immediately as a light lunch or appetizer, or chill in the refrigerator for a refreshing, make-ahead dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
979 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.0 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 2814 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 45.7 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2514 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
