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Jalapeno tuna salad in avocado

Recipe Information

Description:
Jalapeño tuna salad in avocado is a delicious American recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 30 minutes of prep time and about 0 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 6 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 6
Preparation Time 30 Minutes
Cook Time 0 Minutes
Total Time 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Avocado; Tuna; Jalapeno Peppers
Category Fruit; Seafood; Vegetables
Meal Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Appetizer; Main Dish; Side Dish
Subtype Salad; Dip/Spread
Cuisine American; Mexican; Fusion
Diet

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 1/2 cans (18 ounces) water-packed solid albacore tuna, drained

  • 1/4 cup celery, chopped fine

  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped fine

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

  • 1/4 cup nacho-style sliced jalapeño peppers, chopped

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • 3 avocados

Directions

  • Use a fork to thoroughly break the drained tuna into small pieces in a medium mixing bowl.

  • Add the other ingredients, excluding avocados, and mix.

  • Cover the bowl with plastic and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes while the flavors blend.

  • Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and use each half as a serving container for the tuna salad.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 390 cal

  • Total fat: 27g

  • Saturated fat: 4g

  • Cholesterol: 43mg

  • Sodium: 540mg

  • Carbohydrate: 17g

  • Fiber: 7g

  • Sugar: 3g

  • Protein: 22g