Description
A refreshing and nutritious layered salad combining creamy avocado with flavorful tuna, brightened by fresh lime and pico de gallo for a perfect light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ounces Albacore Tuna, drained
- 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 ripe Avocado
- 1/2 cup Pico de Gallo
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Tuna Mixture: Drain the tuna thoroughly in the can. Transfer to a bowl and combine with mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, and juice from half a lime. Season with salt to taste and mix everything well until evenly combined.
- Prepare the Avocado Base: Peel the avocado and chop it into chunks before placing in a separate bowl. Squeeze the remaining half of lime over the avocado pieces to prevent browning and add flavor. Lightly mash the avocado with a fork, leaving some chunks for texture. Season with a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor.
- Assemble the Salad: On a plate, spread half of the mashed avocado as the bottom layer. Top with half of the tuna mixture, creating the second layer. Complete with a generous portion of fresh pico de gallo salsa on top. Repeat the layering process to create a second serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe but firm avocados.
- The lime juice not only adds flavor but also helps prevent the avocado from browning.
- This dish is best served immediately after preparation.
- For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce or chopped jalapeños to the tuna mixture.
- To make it more substantial, serve on toast or with tortilla chips for scooping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg