When it comes to making a healthy snack, appetizer or a light meal, it doesn’t get any better or easier than this Tuna Avocado Tomato Salad recipe. Classic tuna salad mixed with diced avocado and an easy to make pico de gallo made with fresh cherry tomatoes.
It is one of those recipes that is often made in the middle of summer when you don’t want to heat up the kitchen. By combining a few simple ingredients you can have a meal ready to eat without any cooking at all.
However, this recipe is also popular at the beginning of every new year when resolutions are made to eat healthier. The tuna provides you with a ton of protein, the avocado gives you plenty of healthy fat, and the tomatoes are full of vitamins, minerals and fiber.
When combined together you have a complete and nutritious meal that will keep you feeling full for hours. Best of all it is easy to make!
Simply combine the ingredients and mix them all together for an easy to eat salad. Or if you are feeling creative, you can stack the ingredients to make a beautiful plated presentation.
An Easy & Healthy Recipe
If you’re following a low-carbohydrate or ketogenic diet, this tuna avocado tomato salad can be a great option to standard meat and vegetables recipes. The ingredients included in this recipe are relatively low in carbs while providing essential nutrients to keep you energized throughout the day.
However, besides the nutritional values, there are several other reasons that you will love this easy and healthy recipe.
Flavor and Texture: The combination of flavors and textures in this salad work well with each other. The creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and flavorful tuna creates a well-balanced and tasty dish.
Quick and Easy: Tuna avocado tomato salad is easy to prepare, making it a convenient option for a quick lunch or dinner.
Versatility: You can customize the salad to suit your taste preferences. Consider adding additional ingredients such as red pepper flakes, diced celery, onions and/or peppers to the tuna salad.
What Type of Tuna For Tuna Avocado Tomato Salad
There are several choices when it comes to what type of tuna to purchase to make tuna salad. From the classic small cans of tuna to the bags of tuna that are now popular at the grocery store, it can be confusing on which one to purchase.
However, the decision on which one to purchase is really based on personal preference. Just be sue to read the label on the can or bag so that you can pick out one that suits your needs.
Solid White Albacore Tuna: This type of tuna has a firm texture and a milder flavor compared to chunk light tuna. It’s often considered a higher quality tuna and is a good choice if you prefer larger, firmer chunks in your salad.
However, it can be higher in mercury, so it may be advisable to limit consumption, especially for certain populations like pregnant women.
Chunk Light Tuna: This type of tuna is typically a mix of different smaller tuna species. It has a softer texture and a slightly stronger flavor compared to solid white albacore.
Chunk light tuna is generally more affordable and may be a suitable option if you’re looking for a budget-friendly choice.
When selecting canned tuna, you will find that it is packed in water or oil:
- Water-packed tuna: Contains fewer calories and less fat. Therefore, it is a good option if you’re watching your calorie intake.
- Oil-packed tuna: Adds extra flavor and can contribute to a creamier texture. However, it’s higher in calories and fat.
Additionally, if you’re looking for a healthier option, choose tuna that is labeled as “pole and line caught” or “dolphin-safe,” as these methods are considered more environmentally friendly.
What Variety of Tomatoes To Use
Tuna Avocado Tomato Salad includes a simple, homemade pico de gallo mixture. This is a fresh and uncooked mixture that consists of chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeños, lime juice, and salt. The ingredients are finely diced and then combined to create a flavorful and colorful salsa.
Although standard Pico de Gallo recipes utilize some sort of paste tomato, this recipe calls for cherry tomatoes. That is because this recipe is designed to make two servings.
In addition, cherry tomatoes are abundant in the summer and by the end of harvest season many people are searching for various ways to put them to use. They are also easy to find any time of the year at the grocery store.
Use whichever variety of cherry tomatoes that you prefer. Sweet 100, Black Cherry, Sun Gold or Petite Medley varieties are all great choices.
Tuna Avocado Tomato Salad Recipe
* Complete recipe instructions including specific measurements, cook temperatures and times are located in a printable recipe card at the bottom of this article. However, be sure to read the entire article for helpful tips and tricks when making this recipe.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 ripe Avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced (about 8-10)
- 1 can (5 oz.) tuna (albacore or chunk light tuna) in water, drained
- 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped and divided
- 3 Tbsp lime juice, divided
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
INSTRUCTIONS
Drain water from the can of tuna. In a small bowl combine the tuna, mayonnaise, 1 Tablespoon cilantro and 1 Tablespoon lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Place the diced avocado in a bowl and drizzle 1 Tablespoon of lime juice, and toss to coat. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, 1 Tablespoon lime juice and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
Assemble The Salad: Combine the tuna, avocado and the tomato mixture and stir gently to combine.
Or Make a Salad Stack: Divide each mixture into two. Then on two separate plates use a hamburger mold or large biscuit cutter and make a layer of the diced avocado.
Then layer half of the tuna on top and finally add the tomato mixture as the top layer.
No matter if you eat it as a salad or layer it into visually appealing stack, this recipe will be one that you make over and over again.
ENJOY!
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Tuna Avocado Tomato Salad
A simple, easy to make, healthy recipe made with tuna salad, diced avocado and a cherry tomato pico de gallo mixture to make a delicious dish that you can serve as an appetizer, salad or main entree.
Ingredients
- 2 ea. ripe Avocados From Mexico, diced
- 1 c. (about 8-10) NatureSweet® Cherub® tomatoes, diced
- 1 can (5 oz.) tuna (albacore or yellowtail) in water, drained
- 1 T. mayonnaise
- 1/3 c. cilantro, fresh, chopped and divided
- 3 T. lime juice, divided
- 1/4 c. red onion, small dice
- 1 ea. jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
- Drain water from the can of tuna. In a bowl, in a small bowl combine the tuna, mayonnaise, 1 Tablespoon cilantro and 1 Tablespoon lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Place the diced avocado in a bowl and drizzle 1 Tablespoon of lime juice, and toss to coat. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, 1 Tablespoon lime juice and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
- Assemble The Salad: Combine the tuna, avocado and the tomato mixture and stir gently to combine.
- To Make a Salad Stack: Divide each mixture into two. Then on two separate plates use a hamburger mold or large biscuit cutter and make a layer of the diced avocado. Remove the mold and then layer half of the tuna on top and then add the tomato mixture as the top layer.