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Avocado Pesto Tuna Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes - mayo-free and healthy!
Servings: 2 Servings

Avocado Pesto Tuna Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

Avocado Pesto:

  • 1 large ripe avocado peeled and pitted
  • ½ cup basil or parsley leaves
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove large garlic minced
  • sea salt

Tuna Salad:

  • Avocado Pesto recipe above
  • 2 5-ounce cans Genova Yellowfin Tuna, drained
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and patted dry

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients for the avocado pesto to a food processor. Pulse until completely smooth. Taste for flavor and add more salt to taste.
  • Add the tuna, red onion, and sun-dried tomatoes to a mixing bowl. Mix in the avocado pesto and stir until well-combined.
  • Spread tuna salad on toasted bread to make a sandwich or add to your favorite green salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 2, Calories: 393kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 26g, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 4g
Course: Lifestyle
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado pesto tuna salad, healthy lunch recipe, healthy tuna salad recipe, high protein lunch, lunch ideas, lunch recipes, paleo, pesto sauce with avocado
Author: Julia
https://www.theroastedroot.net/avocado-pesto-tuna-salad/