Easy Avocado Tuna Salad Recipe
This easy tuna salad recipe takes just 15 minutes to make. It's Keto, Paleo, Whole30, and gluten-free.
Servings 4
Calories 495kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can (15oz / 425g) tuna in olive oil drained and flaked
- 1 Romaine chopped
- 1 English cucumber chopped
- 1 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 large avocados peeled, pitted and sliced
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted
- a small bunch of fresh cilantro or parsley chopped
- 4 Tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl add the following: chopped Romaine, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, red onion, olives, drained tuna, and chopped cilantro.
- Season with sea salt and pepper to your taste and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Gently toss to combine and enjoy!
To make the salad in a jar:
- Divide all ingredients into 4 and add them to large mason jars in the following order: salt & pepper, lemon juice, olive oil, avocado, olives, onions, tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro and romaine.
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Notes
Please read the tips and tricks in the article before making this easy tuna salad recipe. Below is just a summary:
- You can add quinoa, bulgur, pasta and corn, but it won't be Paleo, Keto or Whole30 anymore.
- You can add your favorite veggies, fruits, shrimps and crispy bacon. See more at Tip #2.
- This healthy tuna salad is perfect for meal planning. You can store it for up to 3 days in the fridge but you shouldn't freeze it. See more about this at tips #3 and #4.
- If you want to make the best tuna salad ever, go for wild sustainable canned tuna and make sure it doesn't contain any additives. See more about this at Tip #5
Nutrition
Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 666mg | Potassium: 1026mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1342IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg