Avocado Tuna Cucumber Salad
A refreshing and healthy salad made with creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and protein-packed tuna, tossed in a light dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 can of tuna drained, preferably in water
- 1 ripe avocado peeled, pitted, and diced
- 1 cucumber sliced or diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs parsley, dill, or cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the tuna: Drain the tuna and place it in a mixing bowl.
- Prepare the vegetables: Dice the avocado and slice or dice the cucumber. Add them to the mixing bowl with the tuna.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and toss: Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetables. Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve: Optionally garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a day.
- For added flavor, you can mix in some diced red onion or a sprinkle of paprika.