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Tuna Avocado Boats

Tuna Avocado Boats: Your Quick and Healthy Snack Oasis

Tuna Avocado Boats are a quick, healthy, and delicious snack, featuring tender Yellowfin tuna and creamy avocado.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 boats
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Salad
  • 1 can Portofino Solid Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil opt for high-quality canned tuna for the best taste
  • ¼ cup Red Onion finely diced
  • cup Green Olives (Castelvetrano) or Kalamata olives if desired
  • ¼ cup Oil-packed Sun-dried Tomatoes or regular sun-dried tomatoes drizzled with olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Flat Leaf Parsley chopped, or substitute with chives or cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste Kosher Salt adjust to preference
  • to taste Black Pepper adjust to preference
For the Avocado Boats
  • 2 large Ripe Avocados halved and pitted
  • ¼ cup Microgreens optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • spoon
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Portofino Solid Yellowfin Tuna, finely diced red onion, green olives, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped flat leaf parsley. Squeeze fresh lime juice onto the mixture, ensuring to coat the ingredients evenly. Stir gently for about 1 minute until everything is well combined.
  2. Taste the tuna salad and season it with kosher salt and black pepper to your preference. Adjust the seasoning until it is flavorful but not overwhelming.
  3. Take two large ripe avocados and carefully cut them in half lengthwise. Remove the pit from each half, and scoop out a small amount of flesh if desired.
  4. With a spoon, generously fill each avocado half with the prepared tuna salad, pressing gently to pack it slightly heaping.
  5. Garnish the Tuna Avocado Boats with a handful of microgreens and a final squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best enjoyed immediately after preparation. Store any leftover tuna salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep avocados separate to avoid browning.

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