This avocado tuna salad is an easy and healthy lunch option! It’s packed with protein and fiber, and couldn’t be quicker to throw together.

Avocado tuna salad in a bowl with a cracker dipping in.

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“Made this the other day and I LOVED it! I didn’t really have another recipe to use with canned tuna before, so I really enjoy having something different to add to my rotation.” – Andrea

My All-Time Favorite Easy Lunch

Making lunch from scratch every day is just not in the cards for me. Who has the time to make a chicken bowl, or even a soup and salad combo every single weekday? Don’t get me wrong, I love to throw together lunches like my dill pickle chicken salad for meal prep, but sometimes you need something even easier. Something that requires zero cooking, but is still packed with protein and fiber.

That’s where this avocado tuna salad comes in! Here’s what I love about it…

  • No cooking required. This recipe relies on canned tuna, and simple fruits and veggies!
  • The best portable lunch. I bring this recipe with me on the go all of the time. It’s so easy that I can even prep all of the components ahead of time and eat it in my car last minute.
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 Recipe Ingredients

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Avocado tuna salad ingredients on a marble counter.
  • Canned tuna. I love using skipjack tuna!
  • Avocado. Grab a ripe avocado to make it easier to mash.
  • Lemon. This adds acid and helps to keep the avocado from browning. You can also use lime if needed.
  • Apple, red onion, and celery. The perfect combo for a crisp crunch!

Let’s Make Avocado Tuna Salad…

Here are the simple steps, with photos, to make this recipe. Find full instructions in the recipe card.

Mashed avocado in a bowl with a fork

Step one. Mash the avocado in a bowl.

Avocado tuna salad ingredients unmixed in a bowl

Step two. Add all of the ingredients to a bowl.

Avocado tuna salad in a bowl topped with green onion

Step three. Combine and serve in a sandwich, with chips, or with crackers!

Seriously, it’s the best lunch on the go. Here’s how to pack it for ultimate freshness…

I’m not kidding when I say that this is a huge staple in my life. Having food allergies, I rely on easy and filling meals on the go when I have to attend an event that doesn’t have anything I can eat. I’ve eaten versions of this recipe in my car more times than I can count. Here’s how I swing that…

avocado tuna salad in a glass container
  • Prep the components ahead of time and store them separately. This will keep everything fresh and crisp! I dump it all into a larger container and just mix with a fork.
  • Use a cooler bag and ice. Since the tuna is out of the can, you definitely want to keep it chilled.
  • Grab a guacamole cup for an even bigger shortcut. I use the Good Foods avocado mash for the ultimate hack. These are sealed, so you don’t have to worry about browning!

Michelle’s Tips & Tricks

  • Dice everything around the same size. You want a fine dice on all of your fruits and veggies so you don’t have any giant pieces that feel out of place.
  • Use a ripe avocado. Obviously, the perfect avocado is a unicorn, but make sure your avocado is at least a little bit ripe so it’s easier to mash.

How to serve avocado tuna salad

  • Serve it on a sandwich
  • Make it a wrap
  • Serve with crackers or chips

Recipe FAQS

Should you drain tuna before adding it to tuna salad?

Though the can will always tell you otherwise, I always recommend draining tuna before making a salad so there isn’t too much excess water.

Is avocado tuna salad healthy?

Healthy is always subjective, but this recipe is packed with protein, fiber, and tuna is full of vitamin D! (source)

Avocado tuna salad in a bowl with crackers on the side.

More Tuna Recipes to Try

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Avocado tuna salad in a bowl with a cracker dipping in.
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Avocado Tuna Salad

Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Author: Michelle
This avocado tuna salad is an easy and healthy lunch option! It's packed with protein and fiber, and couldn't be quicker to throw together.
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 medium avocado, ripe
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 5 oz can of tuna, drained
  • ¼ cup apple, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 3 tbsp red onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp green onion, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Add the avocado to a bowl and top with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mash the avocado with a fork until it's a puree with no large chunks.
  • Combine the tuna, celery, apple, and red onion in a bowl. Add the avocado mash and stir to coat the tuna salad.
  • Serve topped with green onion and additional salt and pepper to taste!

Notes

Dice everything around the same size. You want a fine dice on all of your fruits and veggies so you don’t have any giant pieces that feel out of place.
Grab a guacamole cup for a big shortcut. I use the Good Foods avocado mash for the ultimate hack. These are sealed, so you don’t have to worry about browning or picking the perfect avocado. 
How to prep ahead for lunch.
  • Prep the components ahead of time and store them separately. This will keep everything fresh and crisp! I dump it all into a larger container and just mix with a fork.
  • Add extra lemon juice to prevent the avocado from browning. 
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 482kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 32g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 20g, Cholesterol: 51mg, Sodium: 331mg, Potassium: 1345mg, Fiber: 15g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 529IU, Vitamin C: 26mg, Calcium: 69mg, Iron: 4mg
All nutrition facts are estimated and will vary.
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