Description
This Avocado Tuna Cucumber Salad is a fresh, nutritious, and easy-to-make dish perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side. Combining creamy avocado with protein-rich tuna and crunchy cucumber, enhanced by zesty lemon and fresh cilantro, it offers a vibrant burst of flavors without any cooking required.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 (5 oz) can tuna, drained
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Optional Garnish:
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Extra cilantro leaves
- Chili flakes (for a little heat)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the drained tuna, diced avocado, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped fresh cilantro ensuring an even distribution.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the combined ingredients, then gently toss to coat all components evenly without mashing the avocado.
- Season: Sprinkle in salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference to enhance the flavors.
- Add Garnishes: If desired, top the salad with crumbled feta cheese, additional cilantro leaves, and a pinch of chili flakes for a touch of heat and extra flavor complexity.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing and healthy lunch or side dish to complement any meal.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh to maintain the avocado’s vibrant texture and color.
- To avoid avocado browning, add lemon juice immediately after dicing.
- Customize the salad by adding chopped bell peppers or olives for extra flavor.
- Omit the feta cheese to keep the salad dairy-free.
- Use pure olive oil and fresh lemon juice for the best taste.
