Description
This refreshing Avocado Tuna Cucumber Salad is a quick and nutritious meal perfect for a light lunch or side dish. Combining creamy avocado, protein-rich tuna, and crisp vegetables, it’s dressed simply with olive oil and lemon juice, offering vibrant flavors and a satisfying crunch in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
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, add the drained tuna, diced avocado, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped fresh cilantro. This forms the base of your salad.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice evenly over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together to ensure all components are lightly coated without mashing the avocado.
- Season: Sprinkle salt and black pepper to taste. Mix gently again and adjust seasoning if needed for balanced flavor.
- Garnish: Optionally, top the salad with crumbled feta cheese, extra cilantro leaves, and a pinch of chili flakes to add creaminess, freshness, and a subtle kick.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the best taste and texture. It works beautifully as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocado to avoid mushiness.
- Adjust lemon juice and olive oil amounts to taste preference.
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped celery or radishes.
- This salad is best eaten fresh as avocado may brown if left too long.
- Can be served on a bed of lettuce or with whole grain crackers for more texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
