Get ready for an amazing Avocado Tuna Salad. Loaded with protein and healthy fats, this lean and green recipe is bursting with flavor. The everything but the bagel seasoning sets it apart.
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Most weeks we make enough grilled chicken to add to meals all week. Even though we change it up and serve it with salad, zucchini Alfredo, or cauliflower rice, it still gets boring.
We are always looking for new and exciting ways to make lean and green meals that taste great. This easy avocado tuna salad recipe is our healthy spin on the classic tuna salad.
By replacing the mayo with avocado and skipping the bread, you can enjoy a low carb lunch without any guilt.
Why You Will Love This
If you have not eaten tuna with avocado and egg then your world is about to change. This mayo free tuna salad is made with clean ingredients that are high in protein and healthy fats and low in carbs.
The best part about this recipe is there is no cooking involved. You just need fresh or canned ingredients to make this easy protein packed salad in just minutes.
There are so many healthy ways to enjoy this avocado tuna salad recipe. Try it on salad, in an avocado, or rolled in a low carb wrap.
Avocado Tuna Salad Ingredients
With just a few simple ingredients you can have a healthy tuna salad that is friendly to your macros.
- Tuna - Kind of necessary in a tuna salad. Use tuna packed in spring water to control the amount of fats. If you don't like tuna, you can also use canned chicken.
- Eggs - Hard boiled eggs add a great flavor and texture to this dish.
- Avocado - This is a great source of fiber and healthy fats. Avocado is used in place of mayonnaise making this a healthier tuna salad.
- Red Pepper - This vegetable adds some great color and a nice sweet flavor.
- Greek Yogurt - This adds a little creaminess and protein to the tuna salad without needing mayo.
- Everything but the Bagel Seasoning - This is a winning combo seasoning. Loaded with garlic and onion, it gives the avocado tuna salad a great flavor. We love the one you can get at Trader Joe's the best.
- Turkey Bacon - This optional ingredient that adds a nice smokey flavor without adding too much fat.
How To Make Avocado Tuna Salad
If you can open a can and dice a few ingredients, your low carb tuna salad with egg can be made in no time at all.
- Mash the avocado in a bowl with a fork until smooth. Open and drain the canned tuna. Add the tuna, yogurt, and seasoning to the mashed avocado.
- Stir everything together and mix well.
- Add the hard boiled egg, diced red pepper, and crumbled cooked bacon to the mixture and stir gently.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to let the flavors come together better. Serve and enjoy.
Storage
Keep the avocado tuna salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. It may start to darken because of the fresh avocado in it, but it still tastes great.
Simple Tips
- Purchase avocados that have some give to them when you press the sides. They need to be ripe enough to mash easily.
- If your avocados are underripe, place them in a brown paper bag for a few days to ripen.
- This salad may turn slightly brown over time because of the fresh avocado in it. It is best eaten within 24 hours of making it.
- Try adding a splash of lime juice to help slow down the browning process.
- Make sure to drain the canned tuna very well. This will keep the salad from getting watery later.
- Want to add more crunch to the tuna salad? Add ½ cup diced celery or pickles.
Ways To Eat Tuna Without Bread
There are so many great ways to enjoy a keto tuna salad without serving it with bread. If you are watching your carbs or on the Optavia plan, here are some ways to make this a lean and green dinner.
- Serve it on top of a bed of spinach or leafy greens.
- Place it in a lettuce wrap or a low carb tortilla with a bowl of tomato cucumber salad.
- Serve it inside a half of an avocado for some extra healthy fats.
- Hollow out a bell pepper or tomato and serve it inside for a full meal.
- Serve it as a dip with cucumber slices or pretzel thins.
- Eat it by itself with a fork.
Nutritional Information
Whether you are looking for an Optavia tuna salad or just watching your macros, here is a quick reference for the nutritional value of this recipe.
Optavia
- Lean - 1
- Green - 1
- Healthy Fat - 1
Macros
- Protein - 28 grams
- Carbs - 4 net grams
- Fats - 15 grams
Recipe FAQS
Yes. Canned tuna is one of the most affordable types of protein and contains many healthy vitamins and minerals like B-Complex vitamins, Vitamins A and D as well as healthy Omega 3 fatty acids.
While tuna does have health benefits, it has also been shown to carry mercury. For this reason, the FDA recommends limiting eating tuna to 2-3 times a week.
For this tuna salad recipe I recommend using a flaked white tuna or albacore that has been packed in water. Any variety of canned chunk tuna packed in water or oil will work though.
You can mix everything but the avocado in a bowl ahead of time. Add the mashed avocado right before serving to keep it as fresh as possible.
Other Low Carb Meals
- Taco Zucchini Boats
- Zucchini Noodles with Tomato Sauce
- Low Carb Shrimp Tacos
- Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
- Low Carb Fish Taco Bowls
- Low Carb Turkey Wraps
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Recipe
Avocado Tuna Salad
This Avocado Tuna Salad is a great source of protein and healthy fats. Loaded with flavor, it tastes amazing!
Ingredients
- 3 - 5 ounce cans of tuna in spring water, drained well
- 1 ripe avocado, smashed
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ tablespoons everything but the bagel seasoning
- 2 hard boiled eggs, diced
- ½ cup finely diced red pepper
- ½ cup cooked crumbled turkey bacon
- 1 green onion, optional
Instructions
- Stir together the tuna, avocado, yogurt, and seasoning in a bowl.
- Add the chopped eggs, diced red pepper, and cooked crumbled bacon and stir gently.
- Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours to let the flavors come together. Garnish with green onions, if desired.
Notes
- Purchase avocados that have some give to them when you press the sides. They need to be ripe enough to mash easily.
- If your avocados are underripe, place them in a brown paper bag for a few days to ripen.
- This salad may turn slightly brown over time because of the fresh avocado in it. It is best eaten within 24 hours of making it. Try adding a splash of lime juice to help slow down the browning process.
- Make sure to drain the canned tuna very well. This will keep the salad from getting watery later.
- Want to add more crunch to the tuna salad? Add ½ cup diced celery or pickles.
- Serve it on greens, in a low carb wrap, or inside an avocado or bell pepper.
Nutrition Information
Yield 5 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 270Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 140mgSodium 788mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 3gSugar 3gProtein 28g
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