Description
These Tuna Avocado Boats are a quick, fresh, and protein-packed meal featuring creamy avocado filled with a zesty tuna salad mixed with crunchy vegetables and a bright lemon dressing. Ideal for an easy lunch, light dinner, or a healthy snack, this no-cook recipe is simple to prepare and naturally gluten-free and low carb.
Ingredients
Avocado Boats
- 2 large ripe avocados
Tuna Salad Filling
- 2 cans tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon capers, optional
Garnish
- Paprika, for garnish
- Additional chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the avocados. Cut the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits carefully without damaging the shells. Using a spoon, scoop out some avocado flesh from the center of each half, leaving the shells intact. Dice the removed avocado and set it aside for later use.
- Make the tuna mixture. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, diced celery, finely diced red onion, chopped fresh parsley, chopped green onion, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly to blend all flavors evenly.
- Fold in avocado and capers. Gently fold the reserved diced avocado and optional capers into the tuna mixture to add creaminess and extra flavor without breaking up the tuna too much.
- Assemble the avocado boats. Spoon the prepared tuna mixture generously into each avocado half, filling them to the top.
- Garnish and serve. Sprinkle paprika and additional parsley over the filled avocado halves for a pop of color and flavor. Serve immediately, optionally with lemon wedges on the side for extra brightness.
Notes
- Choose avocados that are ripe but firm enough to hold their shape and support the filling.
- For a lighter alternative, substitute some or all of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Enhance texture and flavor by adding diced cucumber, jalapeño, or pickles to the tuna mixture.
- To enjoy a lower-carb meal, pair the avocado boats with a simple green salad instead of bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
