Guac' Tuna Salad

 

You may have tried the usual tuna & mayo combo, but avocado makes a very healthy substitution to mayonnaise. It adds a great flavor to the mixture and adds monounsaturated fats which can promote heart health! Try it out for a twist on this American classic!

 

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes

 

Ingredients:

 

• 1 5-ounce can chunk light tuna, in water, drained

• 1 avocado

• 2 Tbsp lime juice

• 1 roma tomato, diced

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup diced red onion

• 2 tsp crushed red pepper

 

Preparation:

1. Halve, core, and scoop the insides of the avocado and mash.

2. Combine tuna with the mashed avocado in a medium-sized bowl.

3. Add lime juice, garlic, onion, and red pepper and mix well.

4. Add diced tomato and stir until fully incorporated. Enjoy your guac' tuna salad on a sandwich with whole wheat bread, on top of a salad, or even as an appetizer on crackers!

 

 

 

An original Eating with a Dietitian recipe by Diana Savani, RD, LDN.

 

Nutrition Facts per Serving (tuna salad only):

229 calories, 1g fat, 0g sat fat, 114mg sodium, 7.1g carbohydrate, 1.4g fiber, 13.5g protein