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Fishin' for a low-carb, high-protein lunch to add to your tackle box of recipes?! Well, this Avocado Tuna Salad is about to lure you in! Your new afternoon go-to is swimming with a blend of land and sea, thanks to some flaky tuna, crispy cucumbers, and smooth avocado. It's not heavy, it's more on the citrusy side, so you won't feel like you're sinking, but rather, light enough to walk on water! Avocado Tuna Salad is a "reel" catch... and it's the catch of the day, some would say. So, go ahead and jump in for some delicious flavors!
Ingredients
- For the salad:
- 3 (5-ounce) cans tuna in water, drained
- 1 cup English cucumbers, quartered then sliced
- 1 avocado, peeled and seeded, diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped, plus more, to taste, for garnish
- For the dressing:
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Directions
Step 1 -In a large bowl, add the tuna, the cucumber, the avocado, the red onion, and 1/4 cup of the cilantro.
Step 2 -In a small bowl, add the lime juice, the olive oil, the chili powder, the cumin, the salt, and the pepper and whisk to combine.
Step 3 -Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss to coat.
Step 4 -Serve the salad immediately garnished with the extra cilantro.

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