Avocado-Tuna Salad with Crispy Almonds

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Creamy avocado-based tuna salad mixed with crisp almonds and dill, served as a refreshing no-cook meal perfect for lunch or light dinner. This seafood-inspired seafood ready in about 13 minutes pairs canned tuna, medium avocado, sliced almonds for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

★ 4.4 (14 ratings) Prep: 10 min Cook: 3 min Serves 1 Seafood cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Drain 3 oz canned tuna in water and flake with a fork into a bowl. Add 1/2 medium mashed avocado, 1 tsp chopped dill, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; mix until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp sliced almonds. Toast for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  3. Step 3: Gently fold toasted almonds into the tuna mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lemon juice if needed; serve immediately on a bed of lettuce or cucumber slices.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Avocado-Tuna Salad with Crispy Almonds take to make?

Total time is about 13 minutes (10 min prep + 3 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Avocado-Tuna Salad with Crispy Almonds?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep canned tuna from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Avocado-Tuna Salad with Crispy Almonds?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Avocado-Tuna Salad with Crispy Almonds for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 1 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 1). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Avocado-Tuna Salad with Crispy Almonds?

Seafood seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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