Mediterranean Tuna Stuffed Avocados (Printable version)

Creamy avocados filled with zesty Mediterranean tuna salad featuring olives, tomatoes, and feta.

# What You'll Need:

→ Tuna Salad

01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in olive oil, drained
02 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
03 - 1/3 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
06 - 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, diced
07 - 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
11 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Avocados

13 - 2 large ripe avocados

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, and parsley.
02 - Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle with oregano, and season with salt and black pepper. Gently mix until well combined.
03 - Slice the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Gently scoop out a small amount of flesh from each half to create a larger cavity, and set aside the scooped avocado.
04 - Dice the reserved avocado flesh and fold it into the tuna salad mixture.
05 - Fill each avocado half generously with the Mediterranean tuna salad.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley or a sprinkle of feta if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes with zero cooking time
  • Perfect balance of protein and healthy fats
  • Naturally gluten-free and low-carb
  • Beautiful presentation for entertaining or everyday meals
  • Customizable to suit your taste preferences
  • Bursting with Mediterranean flavors and fresh ingredients
02 -
  • Choose avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure for perfect ripeness
  • Use tuna packed in olive oil rather than water for better flavor
  • Make the tuna salad mixture up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate
  • If preparing in advance, brush the cut avocado with lemon juice to prevent browning
  • For meal prep, keep the tuna salad and avocados separate until ready to serve
  • Save time by using pre-diced ingredients from the salad bar at your grocery store
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