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Avocado Tuna Salad

Net Carbs:4.2g
Published:03/01/18Updated:11/13/19
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Looking for the perfect keto-friendly, on-the-go meal option? Look no further than this Avocado Tuna Salad featuring StarKist Selects E.V.O.O. Wild-Caught Yellowfin Tuna!

This Avocado Tuna Salad recipe quickly made it onto our favorite salad list. Not only does it taste AMAZING, but it also couldn’t be easier to prepare! Win/win, right?!

A Super Nutrient-Dense, Simple To Prepare Avocado Tuna Salad

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On weeknights, I will take all of the ingredients, quick mix them up in a bowl, leave it to refrigerate for a few hours, and then Ryan and I have a delicious, protein- and nutrient-packed post-workout meal ready to go!

It can be tough to have shelf-stable, healthy meal options at the ready. If you are like me, you know that it can be hard to find time to meal prep nutrient-dense, keto-friendly meals in advance for busy workdays. Sometimes it feels almost impossible to prep even just a day’s worth of meals the night before!

That’s where StarKist Selects E.V.O.O. comes in to save the day! These little nutrition-powerhouse pouches have been GAME-CHANGING for me. Aside from the fact that this particular recipe takes all of 5 minutes to prepare, on days that I know I won’t have healthy, low-carb food options readily available, I always carry a pouch or two of StarKist Selects E.V.O.O. in my bag. They are full of flavor and only incorporate real food ingredients!

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Keto Tuna Salad With Avocado Full of Real Food Ingredients

This recipe is a personal favorite of mine as it incorporates nutrient-dense and healthy fats from the tuna, olive oil, and avocado. StarKist Selects E.V.O.O. products (in addition to Yellowfin Tuna, they also have Yellowfin Tuna with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pink Salmon options) are packed in cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil resulting in a flavorful, rich taste with only simple, quality ingredients. As important as flavor, StarKist Selects E.V.O.O. Yellowfin Tuna are wild-caught to ensure the most wholesome product possible.

  • Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil: The production of extra virgin olive oil is SO IMPORTANT. The quality of an oil quickly decreases due to contact with high temperatures and harsh chemicals, thereby maintaining antioxidant and polyphenol levels.
  • Wild-Caught Tuna: Tuna is a nutrient-dense, protein powerhouse! Wild-caught tuna contains high amounts of vital vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, such as selenium, iron, magnesium, and potassium. This alone makes it a great addition to a ketogenic diet, as magnesium and potassium levels may be depleted on a very low-carb diet (electrolyte supplementation can be very beneficial!).
  • Avocado: Yet another amazing addition to a keto diet: avocado! Full of healthy fats, fiber, and potassium (more than a banana!), the avocado is a quick, easy, and tasty way to incorporate a lot of nutrients into your meals!
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Net Carbs In This Recipe

One serving of this Avocado Tuna Salad is only 4.2g net carbs! It is a perfect paleo- and keto-friendly option for busy workday lunches, weeknight dinners, or post-workout meals!

Diets This Healthy Salad Recipe Is Compliant With

This recipe is low-carb, keto, paleo, AIP-compliant, Whole30-compliant, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, & refined-sugar-free.

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Avocado Tuna Salad


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  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 Servings 1x
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This Avocado Tuna Salad is a delicious, protein-packed, keto-friendly meal option featuring StarKist Selects E.V.O.O. Wild-Caught Yellowfin Tuna! This recipe is low-carb, keto, paleo, AIP-compliant, Whole30-compliant, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, & refined-sugar-free, and only 4.2g net carbs per serving!


Ingredients

  • 2 pouches StarKist Selects E.V.O.O. Wild-Caught Yellowfin Tuna
  • 1 medium avocado
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper (omit for AIP)


Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, add all ingredients and mix until well-incorporated. If necessary, use the back of a fork to mash avocado.
  2. Cover bowl with foil and transfer to refrigerator to chill for 1-2 hours.
  3. Serve and enjoy!

Keywords: avocado tuna salad, tuna salad, keto tuna salad, keto avocado salad

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13 Comments

  1. Holly says

    January 25, 2019 at 12:29 pm

    not only is this recipe easy and delicious, the website its very easy on the eyes. good work!

    ★★★★★

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  2. Emily says

    March 6, 2018 at 4:10 am

    such a simple and delicious recipe! I’m going to have to try it out! I am vegan, though – do you think chickpeas would be a good modification instead of tuna?

    Thanks!

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    • realbalanced says

      March 6, 2018 at 1:36 pm

      thanks, Emily!! I haven’t personally tried chickpeas as a sub, but it sounds delicious!

      Reply
  3. Michelle Minnaar says

    March 5, 2018 at 8:16 am

    Love Starkist! Especially for my kids’ lunchtime meals. What an excellent product!

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    • realbalanced says

      March 5, 2018 at 7:12 pm

      yes, so great for weekday lunches! Thanks, Michelle!

      Reply
  4. MakingHerstory says

    March 4, 2018 at 8:20 pm

    This looks great!! Love anything with avacodos! Your blog looks great as well!

    ★★★★★

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    • realbalanced says

      March 4, 2018 at 11:20 pm

      agreed!! I eat avocados with everything! thanks so much!

      Reply
  5. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    March 4, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    I have a whole bunch of avocados that I bought that need using now, and this looks perfect. Definitely on my to-do list.

    ★★★★★

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    • realbalanced says

      March 4, 2018 at 11:21 pm

      thanks, Cathleen!!! I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Katie Crenshaw | A Fork's Tale says

    March 4, 2018 at 2:10 pm

    I love my tuna in olive oil. I am so excited that StarKist has put out this healthy olive oil tuna. Mixing it with avocado, dill, and celery looks delicious. This is going to be my lunch today!

    ★★★★★

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    • realbalanced says

      March 4, 2018 at 2:25 pm

      It’s so, so tasty! Hope you enjoy, Katie! thank you!

      Reply
  7. Jen says

    March 3, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    This is definitely a quick and easy meal to have when you’re on the go! Thank you.

    ★★★★★

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    • realbalanced says

      March 4, 2018 at 1:47 am

      yes! The best kind of meal: quick + easy! Thanks, Jen!

      Reply

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