Quick Tuna, Lentil, and Avocado Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring tuna, lentils, and avocado, perfect for lazy summer days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, cooked lentils, diced avocado, diced red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and fresh lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently toss everything together until well mixed.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.
Notes
For best results, add diced avocado just before serving. This will help prevent browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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