No-Cook Avocado Tuna Salad

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A protein-packed lunch that requires zero cooking, with creamy avocado and zesty lemon. Perfect for meal prep. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs tuna, avocado, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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.

Prep: 10 min Serves 2 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Drain 1 can (5 oz) tuna thoroughly and place in a bowl. Add 1 ripe avocado (diced), 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1 lemon (juiced).
  2. Step 2: Whisk 2 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp fresh dill into the bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then mix gently until combined without mashing the avocado.
  3. Step 3: Chill for 30 minutes before serving on whole-grain bread or with vegetable sticks for a refreshing, no-cook meal.

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