Description
Mexican-inspired tuna stuffed avocados blend zesty flavors in a quick, protein-packed meal. Creamy avocado boats filled with seasoned tuna create a delicious lunch perfect for you to enjoy without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 avocados
- 2 (5 oz/142 g) cans albacore tuna
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
- 1–2 tablespoons chopped parsley, chives, and/or other herbs
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Tuna Preparation: Combine drained tuna with mayonnaise, celery, red onion, herbs, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, blending until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Avocado Staging: Halve ripe avocados lengthwise, extracting the pit with a gentle twist and creating a clean, spacious cavity for filling.
- Filling and Garnishing: Lavishly spoon the tuna mixture into avocado halves, creating a slightly rounded mound. Embellish with fresh herb sprinkles or a delicate dusting of paprika for visual and flavor enhancement.
- Final Touches: Drizzle fresh lemon juice over the stuffed avocados to prevent discoloration and introduce a zesty brightness. Serve at ambient temperature to preserve the avocado’s delicate texture and the tuna salad’s vibrant character.
Notes
- Ripeness Matters: Choose avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but aren’t mushy, ensuring perfect texture and easy filling.
- Prevent Browning: Splash fresh lemon juice immediately after cutting avocados to maintain their vibrant green color and prevent oxidation.
- Drain Tuna Thoroughly: Remove excess liquid completely from canned tuna to prevent watery filling and maintain ideal consistency.
- Chill Before Serving: Let stuffed avocados rest in refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and enhance overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg