Tuna salad with olives, capers and avocado
Discover a vibrant and zesty Tuna Salad with Olives, Capers, and Avocado. This refreshing recipe combines canned tuna, tangy olives, spicy jalapeno pepper, and creamy avocado, topped with a light lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for a healthy lunch or a quick dinner, it's packed with flavor and texture.
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 10 min
Ingredients:
2 cans canned tuna20 olives
1/2 cup onion
1 jalapeno pepper
3 tbsp capers
1/2 tsp red pepper (spice)
0.40 cup lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lettuce
1 avocado
Tuna salad with olives, capers, and avocado is a delicious and healthy recipe that combines robust flavors with nutritious ingredients. Perfect for a light lunch or a quick dinner, this salad is easy to make and packed with protein and healthy fats. The combination of tuna, olives, capers, and avocado creates a unique blend of tastes that is both satisfying and refreshing.
Instructions:
- Drain the canned tuna and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
- Slice the olives into thin rounds or halves.
- Finely chop the onion.
- Finely chop the jalapeno pepper, removing seeds if you prefer less heat.
- Rinse the capers to remove excess salt.
- Add the sliced olives, chopped onion, chopped jalapeno, and rinsed capers to the bowl with the tuna.
- Sprinkle the red pepper spice over the mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil.
- Pour the lemon juice and olive oil dressing over the tuna mixture.
- Gently toss everything together until well combined and the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it into a serving bowl or individual plates.
- Dice the avocado and set aside.
- Spoon the tuna mixture over the chopped lettuce.
- Add the diced avocado on top of the salad.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for a bit to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious Tuna Salad with Olives, Capers, and Avocado!
Tips:
- For a fresher taste, use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, remove the seeds from the jalapeno pepper before chopping.
- To prevent the avocado from browning, add it to the salad just before serving.
- Make sure to drain the canned tuna well to avoid a watery salad.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld together.
This tuna salad with olives, capers, and avocado is more than just a meal; it's an explosion of flavors that can easily become a favorite go-to recipe. With its rich texture and delightful mixture of ingredients, it delivers both taste and nutrition in every bite. Enjoy this salad as a standalone meal or pair it with some crusty bread for a complete dining experience.
Nutrition per serving
2 ServingsCalories 380kcal
Protein 36g
Carbohydrates 22g
Fiber 11g
Sugar 4.96g
Fat 27g
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