Avocado Tuna Salad

This Avocado Tuna Salad is a creamy and nutritious dish that combines the richness of ripe avocados with protein-packed tuna for a satisfying lunch option. Perfect for keto dieters, it’s quick to prepare and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

• Canned tuna (in water) - 1 can (150g)
• Ripe avocado - 1 medium (150g)
• Mayonnaise - 2 tablespoons (30g)
• Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Red onion - 2 tablespoons (finely chopped, 30g)
• Celery - 1 stalk (finely chopped, 50g)
• Fresh lemon juice - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon (chopped, optional)

Steps

1. Drain the canned tuna and place it in a mixing bowl.
2. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into the bowl with the tuna.
3. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely chopped red onion, chopped celery, and lemon juice to the bowl.
4. Mash the avocado and mix all ingredients together until well combined.
5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and add chopped parsley if desired.
6. Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes for a cooler option.

Nutrition

• Calories: 365
• Protein: 23 g
• Carbs: 9 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 410 mg
• Cholesterol: 45 mg
• Total Fat: 27 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• High in healthy fats from avocado, beneficial for heart health.
• Rich in protein from tuna, supporting muscle repair and growth.
• Contains fiber to aid digestion and promote satiety.

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