Tuna Stuffed Avocados with Lemon Dressing
This light and refreshing dish is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. The creamy avocado is perfectly complemented by the flaky tuna and the bright, tangy lemon dressing. It's a simple dish to make, but it's packed with flavor.
The origins of tuna stuffed avocados are somewhat murky, but it's thought to have originated in California in the early 1900s. At the time, avocados were becoming increasingly popular, and people were looking for new and creative ways to enjoy them. Tuna was also a popular food at the time, and it was often combined with avocados to make salads and sandwiches. It's likely that tuna stuffed avocados was simply a natural evolution of these two popular dishes.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 can (5 ounces) tuna, packed in water, drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Peel and slice the avocados lengthwise. Remove the pits.
  2. Gently scoop out the avocado flesh, leaving a thin layer attached to the skin.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, red onion, celery, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff the avocado halves with the tuna mixture.
  5. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The combination of avocado and tuna is a classic for a reason. The avocado is creamy and rich, while the tuna is flaky and flavorful. The lemon dressing adds a bright and tangy flavor that balances out the richness of the avocado and tuna.
  • The key to making this dish is to use ripe avocados. Ripe avocados are creamy and have a slightly sweet flavor. If you use avocados that are not ripe, they will be hard and bland.
  • It's also important to drain the tuna well before adding it to the avocado. If you don't drain the tuna, the avocado will become watery and bland.
  • Finally, don't overstuff the avocado halves. You want the avocado to be the star of the dish, not the tuna. If you overstuff the avocado, it will be difficult to eat and the flavors will be muddled.