Mediterranean Tuna Salad Stuffed Avocado Recipe

Mediterranean Tuna Salad Stuffed Avocado is a no-cook, high-protein lunch that combines the creaminess of ripe avocado with a bold Mediterranean-spiced tuna salad. Tuna tossed with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, capers, and lemon makes a flavor-packed filling that nestles perfectly in avocado halves. Each serving delivers 33g of protein with only 8g of net carbs, making it an ideal keto and low-carb lunch.

Ingredients

• 2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted
• 2 cans (160g each) tuna in olive oil, drained
• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
• 1/4 red onion, very finely diced
• 2 tbsp capers, drained
• 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Drain tuna well and place in a bowl. Flake with a fork.
2. Add olives, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, capers, and parsley to the tuna.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Add lemon zest and oregano.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Toss gently to combine.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning. The salad should be bright and zesty.
6. Halve avocados and remove pits. Score the flesh in a crosshatch pattern for easier eating, but keep it in the skin.
7. Squeeze a little lemon juice over the avocado flesh to prevent browning.
8. Spoon the tuna mixture generously into each avocado half.
9. Garnish with extra parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

Tips & Variations

• Use tuna packed in olive oil for the richest flavor. If using water-packed tuna, add an extra tablespoon of olive oil to the salad.
• Let the tuna mixture sit for 5-10 minutes after mixing to allow flavors to meld.
• For a creamier tuna filling, fold in 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt or avocado-based mayo.
• Add 50g of crumbled feta cheese for a saltier, richer filling (this adds dairy).
• Serve on a bed of arugula or mixed greens to complete the meal.

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 772 kcal

Protein: 33.3g

Fat: 60.4g

Carbs: 33.9g

Fiber: 18g

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