Description
A light, refreshing salad made with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and protein-packed tuna. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for a healthy lunch or as a side for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Salad:
- 1 (5 oz) can tuna, drained
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- Optional Garnish:
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Extra cilantro leaves
- Chili flakes (for a little heat)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine tuna, avocado, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the ingredients, and gently toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the flavor as desired.
- Top with optional garnishes such as crumbled feta cheese, extra cilantro, or a pinch of chili flakes for a little heat.
- Serve immediately as a fresh lunch or side dish!
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh, but it can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day in the fridge. Keep the avocado from browning by covering the salad tightly.
- For a variation, you can add a few tablespoons of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess or sprinkle with some sunflower seeds or nuts for crunch.
- If you want to make it a full meal, serve it with some whole-grain crackers or over a bed of greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 25mg