Tuna Cucumber Salad

Overhead shot of avocado tuna salad in white bowl with serving spoon.

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Servings: people

Calories: 313kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

10-Minute Tuna Avocado Cucumber Salad. Creamy avocado, crunchy cucumbers and tuna combine in this delicious mayo free tuna salad. It's a healthier way to enjoy tuna salad for lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

4 3 oz. pouches tuna or 3-5oz. cans of tuna
2 medium avocados peeled, pitted & cubed
1/2 English cucumber cubed
1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro or parsley
2 Tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
1 lime juiced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne if desired
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine 4 3 oz. pouches tuna, 2 medium avocados, 1/2 English cucumber, 1/2 medium red onion and 1/4 cup cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 lime (juiced), 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne and black pepper.
Drizzle over salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

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Notes

How to store it

To keep the avocado from browning, cover the salad with plastic wrap and press down gently so that the wrap comes in contact with the salad.
Another way to prevent the avocado from browning is to combine all the salad ingredients except for the avocado. Then toss the avocado with the dressing on it’s own, so that it gets nicely coated with the lime juice. Then add the avocado to the salad.

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