Mediterranean Tuna Stuffed Avocados (Print View)

Creamy avocado halves filled with vibrant Mediterranean-style tuna salad, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

# Components:

→ Tuna Salad

01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in olive oil, drained
02 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
03 - 1/3 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
06 - 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, diced
07 - 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Avocados

13 - 2 large ripe avocados

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, and fresh parsley.
02 - Drizzle the mixture with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle with dried oregano, and season with salt and black pepper. Gently fold until well incorporated.
03 - Slice avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Gently scoop out a small amount of flesh from each half to create a larger cavity for filling.
04 - Dice the reserved avocado flesh and carefully fold it into the tuna salad mixture to distribute evenly.
05 - Generously fill each avocado half with the Mediterranean tuna salad mixture, ensuring even distribution.
06 - Arrange on serving plates and serve immediately. Garnish with additional fresh parsley or crumbled feta cheese if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 15 minutes with no cooking required.
  • Packed with healthy fats, protein, and fresh Mediterranean flavors.
  • A perfect gluten-free and low-carb meal option for a busy day.
02 -
  • Ensure the canned tuna is well-drained to keep the salad from becoming watery.
  • Finely dicing the red onion helps distribute its sharp flavor evenly throughout the salad.
  • Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled for the brightest, most refreshing flavor profile.
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