Tree Nut Free Avocado Tuna Salad
Creamy, bright, and packed with protein, this tuna salad swaps traditional 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 without weighing the whole thing down. A hit of fresh lemon juice keeps it from going heavy, while ground turmeric and ginger add a subtle warmth that makes this feel a little more interesting than your average lunch. Finely diced celery and red onion bring crunch and bite, and fresh parsley ties it all together with a clean, herby finish. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution gymnastics required — just straightforward, wholesome food. Serve it straight from the bowl, pile it onto toast, or scoop it into lettuce cups for something a little lighter. It comes together in minutes and tastes like something you'd actually look forward to eating.
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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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