Spicy Avocado Tuna Salad
A refreshing, protein-packed salad featuring flaked tuna, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime-cilantro dressing that satisfies cravings without compromising Whole30 principles. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe (dairy-free), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs Canned tuna, Avocado, Lime 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 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
- 1 can (5 oz, in water) Canned tuna
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1 Lime
- 1/4 cup (finely diced) Red onion
- 2 tbsp (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Drain and flake 1 can tuna (5 oz) into a medium bowl. Dice 1 medium avocado and add to the bowl, then squeeze 1 tbsp lime juice over the top. Stir gently to combine.
- Step 2: Finely dice 1/4 cup red onion, chop 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, and add to the bowl along with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Gently fold until evenly distributed without mashing the avocado.
- Step 3: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional lime juice (1 tsp) or salt (pinch) if needed, then serve immediately for optimal freshness.
