Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
2 can

tuna

drained

0.25 cup

cucumber

diced

2 unit

chiles

chopped

0.5 cup

peas

1 stalk

celery

finely chopped

0.25 cup

onion

finely chopped

2 tbsp

fresh parsley

chopped

2 tbsp

olive oil

1 unit

lime

juiced and zested

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

ground black pepper

Step 1
~3 min

Drain the tuna from cans.

Step 2
~3 min

In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, diced cucumber, chopped chiles, peas, finely chopped celery, finely chopped onion, and chopped fresh parsley.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 3
~3 min

Add olive oil, lime juice, and lime rind to the tuna mixture.

Step 4
~3 min

Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Step 5
~3 min

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.

Step 6
~3 min

Cut the avocados in half.

Step 7
~3 min

Carefully remove the avocado flesh from the peel with a spoon, keeping the skin intact to form a bowl.

Step 8
~3 min

Spoon the tuna salad mixture into each avocado half.

Step 9
~3 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a dash of hot sauce for extra spice.

Chill the tuna salad for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tomato soup
Cucumber salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

USA

Cultural Significance

Popular lunch option

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Snack
Picnic

Popularity Score

75/100

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