Tuna Avocado Boats
Tuna Avocado Boats are a delightful and healthy dish that combines creamy avocados with zesty tuna salad, making them an ideal option for a light lunch or a chic appetizer. These colorful, nutritious boats are incredibly easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste. Perfect for gatherings or casual meals, they promise to impress your guests while delivering a burst of fresh flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2 (1 avocado half per serving) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality canned tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. In a medium bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Halve the avocados lengthwise and remove the pit. Optionally scoop out some flesh to create more space for the filling.
- Generously fill each avocado half with the tuna mixture.
- Garnish with paprika or fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 avocado half (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg