Creamy Avocado Tuna Salad Recipe with Lemon and Herbs

We’re obsessed with avocado tuna salad! Our simple tuna salad is a reader favorite, and adding avocado makes it irresistibly creamy and flavorful. This version is easy to prepare and perfect for lunches, quick dinners, or meal prep. The avocado adds richness and healthy fats while keeping the recipe low carb and keto-friendly for those watching carbohydrates.

Avocado Tuna Salad Recipe {amazing!}

This recipe is ridiculously easy and versatile. Serve it on a bed of mixed greens, chopped kale, or peppery arugula for a satisfying salad. It also works great wrapped in a low-carb tortilla or scooped with whole wheat crackers if you prefer more carbs. Avocado gives the tuna salad a luscious texture without relying on heavy amounts of mayonnaise, though you can adjust creaminess to taste. If you’re following a keto or low-carb plan, this makes a filling, nutritious option that comes together in minutes.

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How to Serve this Avocado Tuna Salad

There are many ways to enjoy this tuna and avocado mixture. Below are some of our favorite serving ideas that work for everyday meals or entertaining.

• Serve on a bed of romaine or mixed lettuce with sliced cucumbers and cherry tomatoes for a crisp salad.
• Add crumbled blue cheese for a bold, tangy contrast—an excellent pairing with avocado and tuna.
• Use the mixture as a filling for a wrap or tortilla for a portable lunch option.
• Offer it as an appetizer with whole grain crackers, toasted baguette slices, or vegetable crudités for dipping.

Keto & Low Carb Avocado Tuna Salad

Yield:

4
servings

Prep Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
10 mins

Canned tuna textures vary from chunky to flaky, and some tins are packed in water while others are in oil. Adjust the mayonnaise to reach the creaminess you prefer. If your tuna is packed in olive oil, you can use some of that oil in place of mayo for a different but delicious flavor and texture. Taste and tweak the seasonings to make the salad your own.

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Ingredients

• 10 oz.
  tuna, drained (two 5 oz. cans)
• 1/4 cup
  mayonnaise (or more to reach desired creaminess)
• 1
  celery stalk, diced
• 2 Tablespoons
  diced red onion
• 2 teaspoons
  mustard
• 2 teaspoons
  minced parsley
• salt to taste
• fresh cracked black pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon
  hot sauce or Sriracha (optional)
• freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste (optional)
• 1 large
  avocado, cut into bite-sized pieces (or add more if desired)

Instructions

• Drain excess water or oil from the tuna. Add the tuna to a medium bowl and gently break up large chunks. If the tuna is packed in olive oil, you can use a small amount of that oil in place of mayo for a different flavor and similar creaminess.
  
• Add mayonnaise, diced celery, red onion, mustard, parsley, salt, pepper, and the optional hot sauce or lemon juice. Stir to combine.

  Fold in the avocado and mash to your preferred texture. For a smooth spread, mash more thoroughly; for a chunky salad, fold gently to keep pieces intact.

  
• Serve the avocado tuna salad on a bed of lettuce, stuffed into a wrap, or with cucumber slices for a low-carb meal.
  

Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 321kcal
,
Carbohydrates: 5g
,
Protein: 22g
,
Fat: 24g
,
Saturated Fat: 4g
,
Sodium: 393mg
,
Fiber: 4g

Course:
Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine:
American

Calories:
321

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If you make this recipe, please share photos of your creation on social media and leave a comment to let others know how it turned out. We love seeing your variations and substitutions—try adding chopped herbs, a squeeze of lemon, or a sprinkle of paprika for extra brightness. Enjoy!