Description
Avocado Tuna Spinach Salad is a nutritious, flavorful, and satisfying meal that combines creamy avocado, protein-packed tuna, and fresh spinach leaves. Tossed with a simple dressing, this salad is perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner that’s quick to prepare and delicious.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried
2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna packed in water, drained
1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: sliced cucumber, olives, or hard-boiled eggs
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine spinach, tuna, avocado, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add toasted nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Use baby kale or mixed greens instead of spinach.
- Include cooked quinoa or brown rice for a more filling salad.
- Swap lemon juice for balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- Top with fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
