Tuna Salad Stuffed Avocados
This dish pairs creamy avocado halves with a light, zesty tuna salad.
It’s low-carb, high-protein, and full of healthy fats, making it a perfect quick lunch, snack, or light dinner.Bright, flavorful, and ready in minutes!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients
For the Tuna Salad:
1 can (5–6 oz) tuna, drained
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 tsp capers or chopped pickles for extra tang
For the Avocados:
2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
Optional: fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or cilantro) for garnish
Optional: sprinkle of paprika or chili flakes
Instructions
1. Prepare the Tuna Salad
In a medium bowl, combine drained tuna, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Mix well until creamy but still slightly chunky.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
2. Prepare the Avocados
Cut avocados in half and remove the pits.
If needed, scoop out a little extra avocado flesh to make more space for the filling.
3. Stuff the Avocados
Spoon the tuna salad generously into each avocado half.
Garnish with fresh herbs and a sprinkle of paprika or chili flakes for color and flavor.
4. Serve
Serve immediately as a light lunch or appetizer.
Optional: pair with mixed greens or a slice of whole-grain bread for a fuller meal.
Tips & Variations
Make it Mediterranean-style: add chopped olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or crumbled feta to the tuna salad.
Use smoked tuna or canned salmon for a flavor twist.
For extra crunch, sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds or slivered almonds on top.
Can be prepped ahead by storing tuna salad separately and filling avocados just before serving to prevent browning.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~320 kcal
Protein: 21g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fat: 23g
Fiber: 7g