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.

  • 30 Apr 2025
  • Cook time 0 min
  • Prep time 10 min
  • 2 Servings
  • 10 Ingredients

Tuna salad with olives, capers and 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.

Ingredients:

2 cans canned tuna
330g
20 olives
55g
1/2 cup onion
50g
1 jalapeno pepper
14g
3 tbsp capers
27g
1/2 tsp red pepper (spice)
0.90g
0.40 cup lemon juice
100g
1 tbsp olive oil
14g
1/2 lettuce
310g
1 avocado
200g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- 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.
2. Mix the Salad:
- 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.
3. Dress the Salad:
- 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.
4. Prepare the Lettuce and Avocado:
- Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it into a serving bowl or individual plates.
- Dice the avocado and set aside.
5. Assemble the Salad:
- Spoon the tuna mixture over the chopped lettuce.
- Add the diced avocado on top of the salad.
6. Serve:
- 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 Facts
Serving Size550 grams
Energy
Calories 380kcal19%
Protein
Protein 36g24%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 22g6%
Fiber 11g28%
Sugar 4.96g5%
Fat
Fat 27g31%
Saturated 4.17g14%
Cholesterol 60mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 630ug70%
Choline 90mg17%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg21%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg33%
Vitamin B3 18mg119%
Vitamin B6 1.02mg60%
Vitamin B9 170ug42%
Vitamin B12 4.24ug177%
Vitamin C 55mg61%
Vitamin E 3.99mg27%
Vitamin K 220ug187%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 140mg10%
Copper, Cu 0.45mg50%
Iron, Fe 7mg61%
Magnesium, Mg 100mg24%
Phosphorus, P 340mg27%
Potassium, K 1210mg36%
Selenium, Se 110ug207%
Sodium, Na 930mg62%
Zinc, Zn 2.21mg20%
Water
Water 460g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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