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Keto Tuna Avocado Salad

This simple and satisfying tuna avocado salad is perfect for a quick keto lunch. Flaked tuna is combined with creamy avocado, crisp celery, and a tangy lemon dressing for a fresh and flavorful meal.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
15 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
297 kcal
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Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain celery, fish, mustard, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Keto Tuna Avocado Salad

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

  • 140 gcanned tuna, drained
  • 1 pcsavocado, diced
  • 1 pcscelery stalk, finely chopped
  • 1 tbspred onion, finely minced
  • 1 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsplemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbspextra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 tspdijon mustard
  • 0.25 tspsalt
  • 0.13 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

Equipment

fork · mixing bowl · whisk · knife · cutting board

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, gently flake the drained canned tuna with a fork.

    About 1 min

  2. 2

    Add the diced avocado, finely chopped celery stalk, finely minced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the tuna.

    About 3 min

    Cook’s note: Ensure the avocado is ripe but firm enough to dice easily.

  3. 3

    In a small separate bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

    About 2 min

  4. 4

    Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture.

  5. 5

    Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined, being careful not to mash the avocado too much.

    About 2 min

    Cook’s note: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately, or chill for a short period to enhance flavors.

Per serving

Nutrition

Calories
296.6kcal
Protein
20.3g
Carbs
9.9g
Fat
21.7g
Fibre
6.6g
Sugar
1.4g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover tuna avocado salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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