Avocado-Cucumber Tuna Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing

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A refreshing, protein-packed salad with flaked tuna, creamy avocado, and crisp cucumber, dressed in zesty lime cilantro vinaigrette. This Mexican-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs canned tuna, avocado, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 2 Mexican cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Flake drained tuna into a bowl. Add diced avocado and cucumber, tossing gently to combine.
  2. Step 2: Whisk lime juice, 1 tbsp cilantro, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl to make the dressing.
  3. Step 3: Drizzle dressing over tuna salad and toss until evenly coated. Chill for 15 minutes before serving to meld flavors.

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