Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna in water, drained well
- 1/2 cup diced seeded tomatoes (about 2 small)
- 1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper (about 1/2 medium)
- 1/3 cup chopped red onion, rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 medium avocado (not overly ripe), diced
- 2 – 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Whole wheat sandwich thins, pita pockets, whole grain bread, or romaine lettuce leaves, for serving
Instructions
- Combine drained tuna, diced tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, and rinsed red onion in a medium mixing bowl.
- Incorporate chopped fresh parsley.
- Gently fold in diced avocado, avoiding mashing.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
Notes
Choose avocados that are slightly firm for the best texture.
Ensure tuna is well-drained to avoid excess moisture.
Allow the salad to chill briefly before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 40