Description
This tuna cucumber salad is a fast, fresh, and protein-packed dish perfect for warm days or easy lunches. It’s crunchy, creamy, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
3/4 English cucumber, thinly sliced
2 oz canned tuna in water, drained
1/2 medium avocado, diced
1 tbsp hemp hearts
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Wash and slice cucumber thinly into a large bowl.
2. Add diced avocado, drained tuna, hemp hearts, and parsley.
3. Drizzle with lemon juice, tamari, and olive oil.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Toss gently until combined. Serve immediately.
Notes
Best served fresh. If prepping ahead, keep dressing separate until serving. Use lemon to prevent avocado browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: tuna cucumber salad, healthy tuna salad, quick tuna recipe