Stuffed Avocados
Avocados Stuffed with Tuna Salad, is delightful culinary experience that combines the creamy richness of avocados with the savory goodness of tuna salad. Perfect for a light lunch, a hearty snack, or an elegant appetizer, this recipe showcases the versatility of avocados and the robust taste of tuna, all elevated by a medley of complementary ingredients.
Servings 4
Calories 621kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 can about 5 ounces of canned tuna
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- Salt and pepper
- Olives and capberries for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop out a bit of flesh from each half to create a larger cavity for the tuna cream. Be careful not to pierce through the avocado skin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, red onion, and chopped cilantro or parsley.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the tuna cream mixture into the cavities of the avocado halves, evenly distributing the filling among them.
- Garnish the stuffed avocados with additional chopped cilantro or parsley if desired. You can also add a green olives onion rings and capberries on top of each avocado.
- Arrange the stuffed avocados on a serving platter and serve immediately.
- This dish can be enjoyed as a light lunch, appetizer, or a healthy snack.
Nutrition
Calories: 621kcal