Mediterranean Tuna Salad Stuffed Avocados
A quick and healthy comfort food recipe featuring creamy avocados stuffed with a flavorful Mediterranean tuna salad, perfect for easy weeknight dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
For the tuna filling
- 1-2 cans canned tuna in water or olive oil, drained well Use tuna-in-water for lighter bites or tuna-in-olive-oil for richer flavor.
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil The good quality oil enhances flavor.
- 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons) Adds necessary brightness to the dish.
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or basil) Combine parsley and dill for a Mediterranean vibe.
- 1/2 cup crisp veggies, diced (cucumber, bell pepper, red onion) Cucumber makes it cooling; bell pepper adds sweetness.
- to taste none salt and freshly ground black pepper
- a pinch none red pepper flakes (optional) Adds a bit of heat.
For the avocados
- 2-4 pieces ripe avocados Firm but yield to gentle pressure.
Instructions
Prepare the Avocados
- Halve and pit the avocados, scooping out a little extra flesh if desired.
Prepare the Tuna Filling
- Drain the tuna well, flaking it with a fork.
- Finely chop the herbs and dice the veggies into tiny pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the flaked tuna, chopped herbs, and diced veggies in the bowl with the dressing and mix gently.
Assemble the Dish
- Spoon the tuna mixture into each avocado half, pressing down lightly.
- Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and garnish with additional herbs if desired.
Notes
Store leftover tuna filling in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Avoid assembling the stuffed avocados too far in advance to prevent browning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g
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