Mediterranean Tuna Cucumber Stuffed Avocados (Printable)
Creamy avocados stuffed with Mediterranean tuna, cucumber, and feta for a satisfying 15-minute meal.
# List of ingredients:
→ Base
01 - 2 large ripe avocados
→ Tuna Salad
02 - 1 (5 oz) can tuna in olive oil, drained
03 - 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
05 - 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
06 - 2 tbsp Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
07 - 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
08 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
10 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
11 - 1/4 tsp dried oregano
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 - Slice the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of flesh from each half to create a larger cavity; set the scooped avocado aside.
02 - In a medium bowl, mash the scooped avocado flesh with a fork until smooth.
03 - Add the tuna, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
04 - Spoon the tuna mixture evenly into each avocado half, gently pressing to fill the cavities completely.
05 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally 15 minutes with ingredients you probably already have sitting around
- The creamy avocado balances the bright acidic vegetables in a way that feels fancy but tastes like comfort food
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- The scooped avocado flesh is not optional filler, it creates the creamy texture that makes the filling hold together
- These do not keep well, the avocado will oxidize and the vegetables will get soggy within a few hours
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- If you do not eat dairy, simply leave out the feta and add a little more salt or olives
- The tuna in olive oil is worth seeking out, the flavor difference is remarkable compared to water packed