High Protein Avocado Tuna Salad (No Mayo!) Recipe
A nutritious and high-protein tuna salad made creamy and flavorful without mayo, using ripe avocado as a healthy fat alternative. This quick no-cook recipe combines tuna, avocado, tangy Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and fresh herbs for a light yet satisfying meal perfect for lunch or a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup red onion, minced
- 5 cornichons or gherkins, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard or country mustard
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 tbsp dill, chopped
- 1/4 tsp Diamond crystal kosher salt
- 2 (5-oz) cans solid white albacore tuna, drained and flaked with a fork
Instructions
- Mash the avocado: In a medium mixing bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until creamy with some lumps remaining for texture.
- Add flavorings: Mix in the minced red onion, sliced cornichons, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped dill, and kosher salt until combined well.
- Incorporate tuna: Stir in the drained and flaked tuna gently until the mixture is evenly mixed.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Best enjoyed right away to avoid the avocado browning, although flavor remains good if eaten the next day.
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