Drain the cans of tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath. Gently shake the sieve to remove any excess oil and transfer the tuna into a large bowl.
STEP 2
Cut the cucumber into bite-sized slices, cut the red onion into bite-sized slices and roughly chop the bell pepper. Add to the bowl with the tuna.
STEP 3
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit and scoop out the flesh. Cut the avocado into large chunks and add to the bowl.
STEP 4
Squeeze the lemon juice over the ingredients, along with 2 tbsp (30 ml) of the reserved olive oil from the canned tuna. Add in the parsley, season with sea salt and black pepper and gently mix together.
STEP 5
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours or serve at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes: When picking avocados, look for a slight soft touch. If you can only find hard avocados, place the avocados in a paper bag with a banana and the avocados should be ripe in about 24 hours.
Recipe, photo and video courtesy of our friend and Valencia native, Albert Bevia, of the recipe site Spain on a Fork.
This Tuna and Avocado Salad brings together vibrant layers of flavor using simple ingredients, all in just 10 minutes. Serve it as a light appetizer or a satisfying entree alongside a crusty baguette and a bottle of Spanish white wine.
Ingredients
Nutritional Facts
Calories 266;
Calories from Fat 153;
Total Fat 17 gr (26%);
Saturated Fat 3 gr (19%);
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 gr;
Monounsaturated Fat 10 gr;
Cholesterol 24 mg (8%);
Sodium 227 mg (10%);
Potassium 860 mg (25%);
Total Carbohydrates 16 gr (5%);
Fiber 8 gr (33%);
Sugars 4 gr (4%);
Protein 17 gr (34%);
Vitamin A 1485 IU (30%);
Vitamin C 59 mg (72%);
Calcium 46 mg (5%);
Iron 2 mg (11%);
* Percent Daily Values are based on 2000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.
Drain the cans of tuna into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath. Gently shake the sieve to remove any excess oil and transfer the tuna into a large bowl.
STEP 2
Cut the cucumber into bite-sized slices, cut the red onion into bite-sized slices and roughly chop the bell pepper. Add to the bowl with the tuna.
STEP 3
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit and scoop out the flesh. Cut the avocado into large chunks and add to the bowl.
STEP 4
Squeeze the lemon juice over the ingredients, along with 2 tbsp (30 ml) of the reserved olive oil from the canned tuna. Add in the parsley, season with sea salt and black pepper and gently mix together.
STEP 5
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours or serve at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes: When picking avocados, look for a slight soft touch. If you can only find hard avocados, place the avocados in a paper bag with a banana and the avocados should be ripe in about 24 hours.
Recipe, photo and video courtesy of our friend and Valencia native, Albert Bevia, of the recipe site Spain on a Fork.