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    Avocado, Cucumber And Cilantro Tuna Salad Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    You can sear a spicy cilantro and lime tuna steak in a matter of minutes, or you can opt for a quick-to-fix avocado and tuna salad that can be prepared ahead of time, stored in the refrigerator and easily be transported to work for lunch at your desk. Of course, you can also take it for a hike out in nature too, as it has plenty of protein to get you up that hill and back down again.

    Avocado Cucumber And Cilantro Tuna Salad

    If you can cook a bigger batch of tuna ahead of time, then all the power to you! Though if you are short on time, pots and pans, or storage space, it is perfectly alright to buy tuna in a can.

    Use caution, though, and read the labels. Search for allergen information on the back of the package and look at where the fish was caught, was it packed in water, brine, or oil (usually sunflower, canola, or soybean oil), or are there added ingredients that you normally wouldn't consume?

    If your day is expected to be busy and rushed, and you need all the energy you can get. Naturally, you will want to add a hard-boiled egg or a handful of nuts for longer-lasting power.

    This salad can act as a stand-alone meal, but if you desire something lighter on the side, why not try a salad combo? In this case, a cucumber and carrot salad not only looks nice, but it also tastes splendid too.

    Avocado, Cucumber And Cilantro Tuna Salad Recipe

    Serves: 2 Prep: 15 min

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups cooked and flaked tuna
    • 1 English cucumber, diced
    • 1 to 2 avocados, diced
    • ½ red onion, sliced
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced
    • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ tsp. paprika (optional)
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    Avocado Cucumber And Cilantro Tuna Salad Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. In a small bowl, combine the cilantro, lemon juice, and olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
    2. In a larger bowl, combine the tuna, cucumber, avocado, and red onion.
    3. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything gently.
    4. Sprinkle the paprika over the salad if using, and refrigerate until ready to eat.
    Avocado Cucumber And Cilantro Tuna Salad Recipe

    Avocado, Cucumber And Cilantro Tuna Salad Recipe

    Stick your fork into a bowlful of cilantro tuna salad, minus the traditional mayonnaise and mustard, and indulge in a grown-up mature flavor.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 781 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups cooked and flaked tuna
    • 1 English cucumber diced
    • 1 to 2 avocados diced
    • ½ red onion sliced
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro minced
    • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
    • ½ tsp. paprika optional
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, combine the cilantro, lemon juice, and olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
      ¼ cup fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • In a larger bowl, combine the tuna, cucumber, avocado, and red onion.
      2 cups cooked and flaked tuna, 1 to 2 avocados, ½ red onion, 1 English cucumber
    • Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything gently.
    • Sprinkle the paprika over the salad if using, and refrigerate until ready to eat.
      ½ tsp. paprika

    Nutrition

    Calories: 781kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 59gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 33gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 106mgPotassium: 1398mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 6212IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword avocado, cilantro, cucumber, tuna salad
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    Filed Under: Paleo Fish and Seafood Recipes, Paleo Recipes, Paleo Salad Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast prep, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, Paleo Autoimmune-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Lunch Recipes, Paleo Snack Recipes

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