Healthy Tuna Salad or Tuna Ceviche
Refreshingly light and brimming with vibrant flavors, this Healthy Tuna Salad or Tuna Ceviche is a seafood lover's dream. Made with fresh sushi-grade tuna, tangy lime and lemon juice, creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, and sweet cherry tomatoes, this no-cook recipe is a perfect balance of textures and tastes. A hint of jalapeño adds a gentle kick, while fresh cilantro and extra virgin olive oil bring everything together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutritious dish is ideal as a quick lunch, a sophisticated appetizer, or a vibrant topping for greens or whole-grain crackers. Perfect for those seeking a high-protein, low-carb meal option with a bright, zesty twist!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams fresh sushi-grade tuna
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 medium (finely diced) red onion
- 0.5 medium (diced) English cucumber
- 1 large (diced) ripe avocado
- 100 grams (quartered) cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 0.5 small (seeded and finely minced) jalapeño
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Ensure the tuna is fresh and sushi-grade. Pat it dry with paper towels and dice it into small, uniform cubes (about 1 cm). Set it aside in a mixing bowl.
Step 2
Pour the lime juice and lemon juice over the diced tuna, ensuring all pieces are coated. Gently toss and let the tuna marinate in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes. The citrus will lightly 'cure' the tuna.
Step 3
While the tuna marinates, prepare the vegetables. Finely dice the red onion, dice the cucumber and avocado, and quarter the cherry tomatoes.
Step 4
Chop the fresh cilantro and mince the jalapeño (adjust the amount to your heat preference).
Step 5
Once the tuna has marinated, remove it from the refrigerator. Add the diced vegetables (red onion, cucumber, avocado, cherry tomatoes), chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño to the bowl.
Step 6
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the salad. Gently toss all the ingredients together, being careful not to crush the avocado.
Step 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
Step 8
Serve immediately as a main course, an appetizer, or over a bed of leafy greens. Optionally, pair with whole-grain crackers or tortilla chips for added texture.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1100.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 872.6 |
| Total Fat 54.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 76mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1307.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 52.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.7g | |
| Protein 56.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 454IU | 0% |
| Calcium 140.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3408.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories