Tuna Avocado Salad

Name: Tuna Avocado Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 oz canned albacore tuna in water, drained, flaked; 2 ripe avocado, pitted, diced; 2 celery stalks, finely diced; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

A creamy no-cook salad combining flaked albacore tuna with ripe avocado, crisp celery, red onion, and a bright lemon-Dijon dressing - light, satisfying, and ready in minutes.

10 minEasyServes 2290 cal/serving

AmericanSaladNo-CookLow CarbHigh ProteinPescatarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

10 oz canned albacore tuna in water, drained, flaked
2 ripe avocado, pitted, diced
2 celery stalks, finely diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, and 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil until emulsified. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
2

In a large bowl, gently combine 10 oz drained, flaked canned albacore tuna in water, 2 pitted, diced ripe avocado, 2 finely diced celery stalks, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley.
3

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and fold gently until everything is coated, being careful not to mash the avocado. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour.

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Questions

How long does Tuna Avocado Salad take?

As written, 10 minutes: 10 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 3, 1 hour. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Why fold instead of stir in Tuna Avocado Salad?

Step 3 reads: "Drizzle the dressing over the salad and fold gently until everything is coated, being careful not to mash the avocado." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 3 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Is there a substitute for Dijon mustard in Tuna Avocado Salad?

The entry for Tuna Avocado Salad calls for 2 tsp Dijon mustard. In its place: Whole-grain or yellow mustard with a few drops of white wine vinegar. Yellow is milder, so use a little more.

Does Tuna Avocado Salad contain fish?

Yes: 10 oz canned albacore tuna in water, drained, flaked. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I freeze Tuna Avocado Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Tuna Avocado Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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