Description
A vibrant dish featuring creamy avocados filled with a zesty tuna salad, perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or dill), chopped
- 1/2 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop out a small amount of flesh to create a cavity.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, fresh herbs, diced vegetables, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Spoon the tuna salad mixture into each avocado half.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
For maximum freshness, keep the tuna salad separate from the avocado until serving. Consider adding capers or olives for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 20mg