Artificial Food Coloring Free Avocado Tuna Salad
Creamy, bright, and packed with real-food flavor, this tuna salad swaps out the usual mayo for ripe mashed avocado — and the result is genuinely better. The avocado creates a rich, velvety base that clings to every flake of tuna while keeping things completely clean and natural. A pinch of turmeric and ginger add warmth and a subtle golden hue without a single drop of artificial dye, which is a bigger deal than it sounds when you consider how many store-bought dressings and condiments sneak in synthetic colorants. Finely diced celery and red onion bring crunch and a little sharpness, while fresh lemon juice and parsley keep everything tasting lively and vibrant. Every ingredient here is exactly what it looks like — no labels to squint at, no mystery additives. Serve it straight from the bowl for a lunch that's as satisfying to make as it is to eat.
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2 servings
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely minced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl and mash with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining.
- 2
Add the lemon juice, turmeric, ginger, and salt to the mashed avocado and stir until evenly combined.
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