Artificial Food Coloring Free Lemon-Dill Avocado Boats
Bright, herby, and satisfying, these avocado boats are the kind of no-fuss meal that looks far more impressive than the effort required. The tuna filling comes together in a single bowl — just flake, stir, and taste — so you're eating in minutes without turning on a stove. Every ingredient here is whole and recognizable: canned tuna, fresh lemon, olive oil, dill, parsley, scallion greens, and a pinch of turmeric for a gentle golden hue that comes entirely from the spice itself, not a lab. That matters more than people realize, since packaged tuna salads and pre-made dips often sneak in dyes and additives that have no business being in something this simple. The lemon zest and fresh herbs do the heavy lifting on flavor, giving the filling a clean, zippy brightness that pairs beautifully with the creamy richness of ripe avocado. It's a lunch or light dinner that feels genuinely nourishing, and because everything is made from scratch with ingredients you can see and name, there's no guesswork about what's actually on your plate.
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2 servings
For the filling
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna packed in water, drained
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For the boats
- 1 large ripe avocado, halved and pitted
For serving
- fresh dill sprigs, for garnish (optional)
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, dill, parsley, scallion greens, salt, and turmeric. Flake and stir with a fork until the mixture is evenly combined and the tuna is broken into small, uniform pieces.
- 2
Taste the filling and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed — it should taste bright and well-seasoned.
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