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Avocado Tuna Cucumber Salad Recipe

Avocado Tuna Cucumber Salad Recipe

4.5 from 12 reviews

This Avocado Tuna Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that is perfect for a light meal or as a side. Packed with creamy avocado, protein-rich tuna, and crisp cucumber, this salad is tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing.

Ingredients

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Avocado Tuna Cucumber Salad:

  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 English cucumber, diced
  • 1 can (5 ounces) tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Lemon-Olive Oil Dressing:

  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine diced avocados, cucumber, tuna, red onion, and parsley.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

  3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, add diced celery or bell pepper.
  • You can substitute parsley with fresh dill or cilantro.
  • This salad is best enjoyed fresh, as the avocado can brown over time.

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