Add some healthy fats to your tuna salad recipe with delicious chunks of fresh avocado to make one amazing avocado tuna salad.
This avocado tuna salad recipe is delicious by itself or paired with chips for a crunchy bite.
Protein. Check. Healthy fats. Check. Vegetables. Check. This yummy avocado tuna salad really has it all when it comes to the “good stuff.”
Best Tuna Avocado Salad
Whip up this fresh tuna salad with avocado for an easy lunch you can meal prep for the week or serve to the kiddos while they’re home for Spring or Summer break.
The great thing about avocado tuna salad is that there is no baking involved. All of the ingredients used for this recipe are fresh or canned and it’s made in under 10 minutes!
This healthy lunch idea is gluten-free, paleo, and keto because it’s high in both healthy fats and protein and lower in carbohydrates. SCORE!
What You Need
Here’s what you need to get started:
- Canned tuna (we highly suggest white Albacore tuna)
- Avocado
- Red onion
- Cilantro
- Lime vinaigrette
What can I mix tuna with besides mayo? Get creative with your canned tuna and use something other than mayo to mix with it. Make avocado tuna salad and mix in some sliced avocado, cilantro, red onion, and a yummy vinaigrette for a fresh tuna salad option.
OR make our Fiesta Tuna Salad by mixing in black beans, corn, and sliced tomatoes.
To make a super simple tuna salad recipe, follow our 5-minute healthy tuna salad recipe and mix in some Greek yogurt, chives, and lemon juice.
How long does tuna salad last?Typically canned tuna will last anywhere from 2-5 days refrigerated (once the can is open). Make sure to store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for the longest-lasting tuna.
Can canned tuna be eaten raw?Most canned tuna is pre-cooked, so the answer is yes! You can eat canned tuna without cooking or heating it.
Serving Suggestions
The beauty of this recipe is that it’s so versatile! Here are some ideas of how to serve this avocado tuna salad recipe:
More of our Favorite…
Healthy Salad Recipes
- 4 Healthy Chicken Salads
- Healthy Tuna Salad
- Tuna Egg Salad
- Caprese Quinoa Salad
- Vegan Potato Salad
- Massaged Kale and Fennel Salad
Avocado Tuna Salad
- 20 oz. white Albacore Tuna canned in water (we used 4 5-oz. cans)
- 2 large avocados pitted and chopped
- 1/4 large red onion sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro
Dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2.5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Start by adding all of the ingredients for the avocado tuna salad into a large mixing bowl. Mix well and set aside.*
- Prepare the tuna salad dressing by placing all ingredients for the dressing into a mason jar, tightly cover the mason jar, and shake until all ingredients are combined.
- Pour tuna salad dressing over the tuna mixture and mix all ingredients together making sure all of the ingredients are coated with dressing.
- Eat immediately or store in the refrigerator!
- If you are meal prepping this recipe, wait to add the avocado to the salad until you are ready to eat. The avocado will brown and get a slimy if you add it in right away!
- To make this recipe 100% keto-friendly, omit the honey.
