Description
These Tuna Salad Stuffed Avocados combine velvety avocados with sweet and tangy tuna salad and creamy toppings for a delicious treat perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, they’re ideal for casual gatherings or elegant parties.
Ingredients
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- 2 cans tuna, drained
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup diced celery
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges (optional)
- Fresh dill leaves (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, diced celery, diced red onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Scoop out a small portion of avocado flesh from each half to create a well for the tuna salad.
- Spoon the tuna salad into the avocado halves evenly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh chives, parsley, lemon wedges, and fresh dill leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure avocados are ripe and properly halved for best texture and presentation. Serve on a nice platter for an elegant touch. Substitute tuna with chicken or shrimp for variation. Use low-fat mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg