Mexican Style Tuna Salad Stuffed Avocado
Recipe Source: Gourmet With Blakely
Mexican Style Tuna Salad Stuffed Avocado is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines creamy avocado with a zesty tuna salad for a healthy and satisfying meal. The tuna is mixed with traditional Mexican ingredients like fresh cilantro, lime juice, red onion, and a touch of spicy jalapeño, creating a savory, tangy filling that pairs perfectly with the smooth, buttery texture of the avocado. Each half of the avocado is generously stuffed with the tuna salad, offering a delicious contrast of cool and creamy with bold, lively flavors. This dish is perfect as a light lunch, snack, or appetizer, providing a refreshing and nutritious twist on the classic tuna salad.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 1-2 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 can or package (around 3oz) good quality tuna, drained
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- Juice from 1 lime
- 5 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- salt
- pepper
- 1 avocado
Directions:
- In a bowl combine the tuna, onion, lime juice, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, salt, and pepper until combined
- Half the avocado longways and remove the seed
- I like to scoop out a little of the avocado so that it makes room for more of the tuna salad
- Fill the avocado halves with the tuna salad and serve! That's it. The easiest and most flavorful lunch you can make in minutes!