Avocado-Tuna Salad with Cilantro and Lime
A refreshing omega-3-rich salad with heart-healthy avocado and tart lime. This Mexican-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs canned albacore tuna, avocado, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 albacore tuna
- 1/2 medium avocado
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely minced red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- pinch sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Flake 5 oz canned albacore tuna into a medium bowl. Dice 1/2 medium avocado and gently fold into the tuna with 1/4 cup finely minced red onion and 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper.
- Step 2: Whisk 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt in a small bowl until emulsified. Pour over tuna mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately over 2 cups mixed greens for a complete meal.
