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Tuna Stuffed Avocados

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Craft irresistible Tuna Stuffed Avocados! Creamy avocado halves hold a zesty, crunchy tuna salad with red onion and celery. A perfect no-cook meal or snack.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large ripe avocados
  • 2 (5 oz / 142g) cans tuna in water or oil, drained
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • 1 stalk celery, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork. Add the mayonnaise, finely diced red onion, finely diced celery, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
  2. Step 2: Carefully halve each avocado lengthwise and remove the pit. Using a spoon, gently scoop out some of the avocado flesh from the center of each half, leaving enough avocado to create a sturdy "bowl." Place the scooped-out avocado flesh into the bowl with the tuna mixture.
  3. Step 3: Gently mash the scooped avocado flesh into the tuna mixture with a fork until mostly combined and creamy. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, or lemon juice) as desired.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the tuna and avocado mixture generously into each of the hollowed-out avocado halves, mounding it slightly on top.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately as a light meal or appetizer. For best results, consume shortly after preparing to prevent avocado browning. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley or dill if desired.

Notes

  • For optimal freshness and to best prevent browning, enjoy your Tuna Stuffed Avocados immediately; if storing, tightly wrap individual halves in plastic, pressing it directly onto the exposed avocado flesh, and consume within 24 hours.
  • As this is a fresh, chilled dish, reheating is not recommended; enjoy any leftovers straight from the fridge to preserve the creamy avocado and crisp vegetable textures.
  • These make a fabulous light lunch served with a simple green salad, or you can cut them into quarters to serve as elegant appetizers at your next gathering.
  • When mashing the scooped avocado flesh into the tuna mix, aim for mostly combined with a few small avocado chunks remaining; this adds a delightful textural contrast to the creamy filling.
  • Author: olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
  • Calories: 340
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 25.6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Protein: 2.4g

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