Tuna Avocado Salad Bowl
A bright, refreshing, and nutrient-rich bowl made with flaky tuna, creamy avocado, crisp veggies, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick healthy meal when you want something filling but light
Time Required
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Assembly Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients (1–2 servings)
For the Salad Bowl
1 can tuna in water or olive oil, drained
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 cup lettuce or spinach, chopped
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup cucumber, diced
2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp sweet corn (optional)
1 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
For the Lemon Herb Dressing
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp garlic powder or 1 small garlic clove, minced
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1 — Prepare the Bas
Wash and chop the lettuce/spinach and place it in a bowl as your salad base
Step 2 — Add the Veggies
Top the greens with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, sweet corn, and herbs
Step 3 — Add Tuna & Avocado
Flake the drained tuna gently and place it on top of the salad
Add the diced avocado right beside it (or mix it in if you prefer creamy texture).
Step 4 — Make the Dressing
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper
Step 5 — Drizzle & Enjoy
Pour the dressing over the salad bowl.
Lightly toss or leave as is for a beautiful presentation
Serve immediately while avocado is fresh
Serving Suggestions
Add boiled eggs for extra protein
Add quinoa or brown rice to make it a complete meal
Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds or sunflower seeds for crun
Serve with crusty whole-grain bread or pita
Q&A Section
Q1: Can I use fresh tuna instead of canned tuna
Yes! Grilled or seared fresh tuna works beautifully. Slice it and place it on top
Q2: Can I make this salad ahead of time
You can prep everything except the avocado earlier. Add avocado only right before serving to prevent browning
Q3: What can I use instead of Dijon mustard
You can replace it with plain mustard, yogurt, or skip it for a simpler lemon-oil dressing
Q4: Is this recipe good for weight loss
Yes — it’s high in protein, healthy fats, and fiber while being low-carb and low-calorie
Q5: What other veggies can I add
Bell peppers, carrots, olives, radish, or steamed broccoli all work great
Q6: How do I store leftovers
Store the salad without avocado & dressing in the fridge for up