Paleo Homemade Tuna Salad

Elevate your lunch game with this Paleo Homemade Tuna Salad, a wholesome and flavor-packed recipe that's both nutritious and quick to prepare. Featuring protein-rich canned tuna, creamy avocado, and a vibrant medley of red bell pepper, celery, and red onion, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Tossed in a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing and sprinkled with fresh parsley, every bite is bursting with freshness and tangy goodness. Perfectly balanced and free of dairy or processed ingredients, this paleo-friendly tuna salad is served atop crisp mixed salad greens, making it a satisfying, low-carb option for a healthy meal in just 15 minutes. Whether you're meal prepping or need a quick lunch idea, this recipe is an easy way to enjoy clean eating without sacrificing flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans canned tuna (preferably in olive oil)
• 1 large avocado
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 2 medium celery stalks
• 0.5 small red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups mixed salad greens

Directions

Step 1

Open the canned tuna and drain any excess oil. Use a fork to flake the tuna into a medium-sized bowl.

Step 2

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Add the diced avocado to the bowl with tuna.

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper and celery stalks into small, even pieces and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Finely chop the red onion and fresh parsley. Add both to the mixing bowl.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently stir to coat all ingredients evenly. Be careful not to mash the avocado too much.

Step 7

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more salt or lemon juice as desired.

Step 8

Serve the tuna salad on a bed of mixed salad greens divided among four plates.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(994.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1236.7

Total Fat 72.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g
Cholesterol 170mg	0%
Sodium 2448.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.2g	0%
Total Sugars 11.4g
Protein 107.6g	0%

Vitamin D 680IU	0%
Calcium 179.3mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 2677.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.9%

Protein: 34.8%

Carbs: 12.3%