Description
A light, refreshing, and nutrient-packed salad combining tuna, avocado, cucumber, and fresh veggies with a zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, diced avocado, sliced cucumber, red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
- Serve immediately as a light lunch or a healthy side dish with your favorite meal.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices for extra flavor.
- For added crunch, you can sprinkle some chopped nuts or seeds on top.
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 25mg