Mediterranean Tuna Salad Avocados (Printable)

Creamy avocados filled with zesty Mediterranean tuna and fresh veggies for a flavorful, light meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Tuna Salad

01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in olive oil, drained
02 - 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
03 - 1/3 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
06 - 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, diced
07 - 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Avocados

13 - 2 large ripe avocados

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, and fresh parsley.
02 - Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle with dried oregano, and season with salt and black pepper. Gently mix until well combined.
03 - Slice avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Gently scoop out a small amount of flesh from each half to create a larger cavity.
04 - Dice the reserved avocado flesh and fold it into the tuna salad mixture.
05 - Generously fill each avocado half with the Mediterranean tuna salad mixture. Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh parsley or feta cheese if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes - perfect for quick lunches or light dinners
  • Naturally low-carb and gluten-free, offering a nutritious meal without sacrificing flavor
  • Customizable to your taste preferences while maintaining its Mediterranean essence
  • Makes an impressive yet effortless presentation for guests or family meals
  • Packed with healthy fats from both avocado and olive oil
02 -
  • To prevent the avocados from browning, brush the exposed flesh with a little lemon juice before filling
  • For meal prep, prepare the tuna salad in advance but only cut and fill the avocados right before serving
  • Using a melon baller makes it easy to scoop out the avocado flesh neatly
  • For extra crunch, top with toasted pine nuts or pumpkin seeds
  • The tuna salad also makes an excellent filling for sandwiches or wraps if you have leftovers
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