Tuna Salad Avocado Boat

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TOTAL:
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Now that the holidays are over I’ve been craving something light and fresh. A nice tuna salad avocado boat is exactly what I need to satisfy that craving. It’s light, yet filling at the same time, and makes a great lunch, snack or even a light dinner!

Tuna Salad Avocado Boat with a red pepper flakes to add some heat. Fresh vegetables with a little Dijon mustard and mayonnaise mixed with tuna. Delicious!For this recipe I went with a Tuna that was in oil. Normally I’m a solid white albacore guy, but this had a velvety lush texture that really makes this tuna salad avocado boat feel like something special.

Tuna Salad Avocado Boat with a red pepper flakes to add some heat. Fresh vegetables with a little Dijon mustard and mayonnaise mixed with tuna. Delicious!

I made this similar to my Tuna Lettuce Wrap, but added a little kick with some crushed red pepper. It gives it a little kick – Full of flavor and spicy. That’s pretty much how I like my food!

Tuna Salad Avocado Boat with a red pepper flakes to add some heat. Fresh vegetables with a little Dijon mustard and mayonnaise mixed with tuna. Delicious!

I don’t know how popular tuna salad is, but when made right, it’s truly one of my favorites. Not sure if it’s because I ate a lot of it as a child, but normally I see people curl their lip in disgust. When made correctly, like this – you’ll love it!

Tuna Salad Avocado Boat with a red pepper flakes to add some heat. Fresh vegetables with a little Dijon mustard and mayonnaise mixed with tuna. Delicious!

Tuna Salad Avocado Boat

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
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Ingredients

  • 2 whole avocados
  • 2 cans Chunk white tuna in oil drained
  • 1/2 whole red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 whole green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 stalks green onion chopped
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp mayonaise
  • 1 tbsp course grained dijon mustard
  • 1/2 whole lemon

Instructions

  • in a bowl combine tuna, bell pepper green onion, pepper, cilantro, red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and lemon. lightly mixed together. Set in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Cut avocado in half and de-seed. Fill with tuna and sprinkle a little more red pepper flakes and lemon juice to taste. Enjoy!

Derek Campanile
Derek Campanile
I'm an IT professional by day. Home cook for the family by night. Follow my blog for easy to make recipes, how-to's and ideas to gather the family at the dinner table!

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