Avocado-Cucumber Tuna Salad with Lime Dressing
A refreshing, protein-rich salad featuring flaked tuna, cool cucumber, and creamy avocado, dressed in zesty lime and olive oil. This Mexican-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs canned tuna, cucumber, avocado for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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.
Ingredients
- 5 oz canned tuna
- 1 cup cucumber
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 lime
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp red onion
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Drain 5 oz canned tuna and flake with a fork into a medium bowl. Add 1 cup diced cucumber and 1/2 diced avocado, then toss with 2 tbsp finely diced red onion.
- Step 2: Whisk 1 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1 lime, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a small bowl. Pour over tuna mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp chopped cilantro and chill for 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
