Mediterranean Tuna Stuffed Avocados (Printable)

Creamy avocado halves filled with zesty Mediterranean tuna salad, bursting with fresh vegetables and savory flavors.

# Ingredient List:

→ Tuna Salad

01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in olive oil, drained
02 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
03 - 1/3 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
06 - 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, diced
07 - 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Avocados

13 - 2 large ripe avocados

# Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, and parsley.
02 - Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle with oregano, and season with salt and black pepper. Gently mix until well combined.
03 - Slice the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Gently scoop out a small amount of flesh from each half to create a larger cavity, and set aside the scooped avocado.
04 - Dice the reserved avocado flesh and fold it into the tuna salad mixture.
05 - Fill each avocado half generously with the Mediterranean tuna salad.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley or a sprinkle of feta if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes flat, making it perfect for when you're hungry but don't want to fuss.
  • The creamy avocado against the tangy tuna and salty olives creates a flavor combo that feels fancy but tastes like comfort.
  • You get a meal that's naturally gluten-free and packed with protein without feeling like you're eating "healthy food."
02 -
  • Don't assemble this more than 30 minutes before eating—avocados oxidize and turn brown, no matter what anyone tells you about lemon juice preventing it completely.
  • The difference between a good avocado and a great one is all about ripeness; a slightly underripe avocado won't scoop out cleanly, but an overripe one will turn to mush the second you touch it.
03 -
  • Pat your tuna dry with paper towels before adding it to the bowl—excess liquid is the enemy of a perfectly balanced salad.
  • If your avocados aren't quite ripe, you can gently warm them for 30 seconds in the microwave, which softens them just enough without cooking them.
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