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Tuna Stuffed Avocados

A quick and healthy lunch option featuring avocado halves filled with a flavorful tuna salad that is customizable for families.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Salad
  • 1 can can of tuna, drained
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For Assembly
  • 2 ripe avocados Cut in half and pitted
  • Chopped fresh herbs (like parsley or dill) for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together the tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery, red onion, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits.
  3. Spoon the tuna mixture into the avocado halves, packing a bit so it stays put.
  4. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

Notes

Use ripe but firm avocados so they hold their shape. If preparing in advance, keep the avocado halves and tuna salad separate until serving to avoid browning.