Avocado Apple Tuna Salad
This avocado apple tuna salad is the perfect easy lunch! Creamy avocado replaces traditional mayo and apple adds just the right amount of crunch. Paired with canned tuna for a quick and delicious meal. This is sure to be one of your new favorites!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Done in under 10 minutes.
- This tuna avocado salad is packed with flavor.
- Made with only a handful of ingredients.
- Perfect for busy days or on the go.
- Paleo, gluten and dairy free.
- Great mayo free tuna salad option.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Canned Tuna. 2 cans of albacore tuna, drained. I always like to look for companies that use sustainable practices like Wild Planet, Safe Catch, and Ocean Naturals.
- Avocado. Avocado gives the creamy texture to this avocado apple tuna salad without using mayo.
- Apple. 1/2 large red apple, decored and chopped. I used an envy apple but gala, honeycrisp, etc will be good too.
- Celery. 4 celery stalks, chopped.
- Red onion. 1/2 red onion, chopped. You can sub with yellow or white onions.
- Green onions. 2 green onions, chopped. Can use chives.
- Lemon. Juice from 1/2 a lemon adds a delicious tang.
- Salt & pepper. Salt and pepper are added to taste.
How to Make
Step 1
Combine all ingredients. Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Mash avocado and mix ingredients until fully combined.
Step 2
Serve and enjoy! Serve avocado apple tuna salad over greens, on a piece of sourdough, in an almond flour wrap or with crackers.
Expert Tips
- Choose tuna brands that use sustainable practices like Wild Planet, Safe Catch, and Ocean Naturals.
- Make sure the avocado is ripe so it’s creamier and easy to mash.
- Serve avocado apple tuna salad with greens, on sourdough toast, in an almond flour wrap, or with crackers.
- For some added flavor, mix in chopped walnuts or almonds.
- It is best eaten fresh or within 1-2 days because the avocado doesn’t stay long as good.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this avocado apple tuna salad allergy friendly?
Yes! It is gluten free, dairy free, paleo, refined sugar free, and whole30.
Is tuna a good source of protein?
Yes it is a great source of lean protein! 1 can of tuna has 40 grams of protein.
How do I store it?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 days.
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Yield: 2 people
Avocado Apple Tuna Salad
This avocado apple tuna salad is the perfect easy lunch! Creamy avocado replaces traditional mayo and apple adds just the right amount of crunch. Paired with canned tuna for a quick and delicious meal. This is sure to be one of your new favorites!
Ingredients
- 2 cans albacore tuna, drained
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- ½ apple, chopped
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- ½ red onion, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Mash avocado and mix ingredients until fully combined.
- Serve over greens, on a slice of sourdough toast, in an almond flour wrap, or with crackers.
Notes
- Choose tuna brands that use sustainable practices like Wild Planet, Safe Catch, and Ocean Naturals.
- Make sure the avocado is ripe so it’s creamier and easy to mash.
- Serve avocado apple tuna salad with greens, on sourdough toast, in an almond flour wrap, or with crackers.
- For some added flavor, mix in chopped walnuts or almonds.
- It is best eaten fresh. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and eat within 1-2 days because the avocado doesn’t stay long as good.
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