Avocado Tuna Salad Bowls
A fresh and healthy salad featuring tuna, creamy avocado, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 10 oz tuna, drained
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice plus more to taste
- 1 small celery stalk, finely diced
- 0.25 small red onion, finely chopped or 2 scallions
- 1 small cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or chives), chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained optional but great
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- 2-3 cups mixed greens (spring mix, arugula, or chopped romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- optional Cooked grains (quinoa, brown rice, or farro)
- optional Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Divide greens into bowls and add grains if using.
- Mix tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, celery, onion, herbs, and capers in a bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper, then gently fold in diced avocado.
- Top greens with tuna mixture, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil, squeeze lemon, add pepper, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe avocado for best texture and flavor. Adjust lemon and seasoning to taste.