Spicy Tuna Stuffed Avocado is a healthy snack or easy lunch that takes only 5 minutes to whip up. A creamy, Whole30 avocado tuna salad is paired with bold flavor for a high-protein combo that keeps you full and energized without feeling heavy.
"We love tuna with dill pickles, so yum! The creamy tuna in avocado is so good! Thanks for this healthy lunch or light dinner recipe. (I actually love it for dinner when my body seems to do best with fewer carbs.)" - Megan S.
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 15 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 5
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 467 kcals and 17 grams of protein
- 📋 Main Ingredients: Avocados, tuna, Whole30 mayonnaise, cucumber, jalapenos, and baby dill pickles.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, and Whole30.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: Creamy avocado paired with flavorful tuna makes this a simple, refreshing, and protein-filled snack that keeps you energized.
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Not everyone loves spending time in the kitchen (I definitely didn’t when my kids were little). That’s why I focus on meals that are fast, practical, and flavorful, and it doesn’t get easier than a no-bake recipe. These avocados stuffed with tuna salad are a summer meal-prep lifesaver, right up there with bacon wrapped steak bites, gluten-free chicken wings, and even a soba noodle bowl when you need something quick.
A tuna stuffed avocado works for every major diet and gives you a huge boost of protein without relying on another chicken breast (seriously, learn how to eat 100 grams of protein with the playbook). You get all the nostalgic flavor of Whole30 tuna salad with the added richness of creamy avocado and healthy fats to keep you full. And if you’ve got extra tuna to use up, don’t skip these Whole30 tuna salad stuffed peppers, they're equally easy and just as satisfying
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy to make: This tuna stuffed avocado recipe is whipped up in just 5 minutes with minimal ingredients.
Healthy and Filling: Packed with protein and healthy fats, it fits into most dietary restrictions.
Versatile: It's super simple to vary the taste of the Whole30 tuna salad to your personal preference.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Tuna: Opt for a high-quality tuna and opt for water-packed to save on calories. Wild planet albacore tuna is normally a great choice.
- Paleo and Whole30 Mayo: If you’re not up for making your own gluten-free mayonnaise, double-check the brand you’re using is keto, paleo, and Whole30 approved. My personal favorite is Primal Kitchen Mayo, as it’s made with avocado oil and one of the only ones on the Whole30 approved list!
- Spice: The recipe calls for jalapenos butt you could also add or swap for cayenne pepper too.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
Bold: Add a tablespoon of bold, spicy mustard to the mix for an extra kick.
Gut Healthy: Mix some kimchi into the tuna salad. I do this with my spicy deviled eggs, and it's great.
How To Make Spicy Tuna Stuffed Avocado
Step 1: Slice the avocados in half and pit them using an avocado tool.re
Step 2: Mix together all other ingredients.
Step 3: Portion out the tuna salad mixture into the avocado halves and pop them in the fridge!
Step 4: Enjoy!
Expert Tips
Make sure to buy quality tuna as it will affect the taste of the stuffed avocado (just like these canned chicken patties).
If you’re making these tuna stuffed avocados as an appetizer, rub the sliced avocados with some lemon juice before stuffing! This will ensure they stay green and fresh-looking longer. This is a fun hack for these keto ceviche stuffed avocados, too!
If you’re making this recipe in bulk, definitely use the avocado tool! It’s not necessary, but it’s actually one of my most used kitchen tools.
Tuna stuffed avocado tastes best when chilled. Either chill the tuna before making it or pop the finished product into the fridge for a while.
Storing them: If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days. If possible, rub the avocados with a bit of lemon juice as they will turn brown. If you want to make them in advance, make and store your healthy tuna salad, and then only portion them into the avocados when you're ready for them
Whole30 Tuna Salad Stuffed Avocados
Classic tuna salad recipes use an abundance of mayonnaise loaded with unhealthy oils, fats, and calories. Mayo is healthy in a tuna salad when it is a paleo or Whole30-approved recipe or brand. When using mayo in tuna, make sure to keep the amount minimal and not go overboard.
Tuna can be part of a healthy weight loss diet. It’s high in protein and lower in carbohydrates, which means it’s also approved by many diets. Like anything, though, make sure to rotate your protein choices to achieve the best (and healthiest) results.
Tuna and avocado go well together because you're pairing a healthy fat with a high-protein food. This combination is great for weight loss, keeping full, and flavor.
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Spicy Tuna Stuffed Avocados (Whole30)
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Equipment
- Avocado pitter
Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna water drained
- 3 inches cucumber diced
- 4 baby dill pickles diced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise keto & whole30 approved
- 5 avocados
- ½ jalapeno chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl fluff and break apart the tuna.
- Prep the cucumber, jalapeno, and pickles. Add them to the tuna.
- Add in the seasonings and mayonnaise.
- Mix until everything is combined. Chill in the fridge one hour.
- Prep your avocados by cutting them in half and removing the pit. If you need to, make the hole where the pit was a bit bigger (just add the extra avocado to the tuna mixture!).
- Portion the tuna mixture into the avocado halves. Place the stuffed avocados into the fridge until ready to eat.
Notes
- You can easily make your own mayonnaise but if not, double-check that the one you’re using is Whole30 approved.
- If you’re making a tuna stuffed avocado as an appetizer, rub the sliced avocados with some lemon juice before stuffing! This will ensure they stay green and fresh looking longer.
- The recipe nutrition is slightly skewed: one serving is a full avocado, and one full avocado contains 11.6g total carbs, 2.5g net carbs. Thus, a serving of the tuna avocados should be around 6-8g carbs.
- If you’re making this recipe in bulk, definitely use the avocado tool!
- The tuna stuffed avocados taste best when chilled. Either chill the tuna before making them or pop the finished product into the fridge for a while.
- Add cayenne pepper if you REALLY like heat.
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Donny says
I never thought to put cucumbers in tuna salad. Love that idea, especially with the avocado.
fitasamamabear says
Cucumbers or pickles my kiddos love so I always throw them in! It's a nice switch up!
Megan Stevens says
We love tuna with dill pickles, so yum! The creamy tuna in avocado is so good! Thanks for this healthy lunch or light dinner recipe. (I actually love it for dinner when my body seems to do best with fewer carbs.)
fitasamamabear says
It makes such a light option when you're not feeling like a big THING. We use it for summertime dinners 🙂
Stacey Crawford says
I love how easy this recipe is & the pickles are such a great addition!
fitasamamabear says
Easy recipes are a life staple currently lol
Vladka says
Dill pickles are the ingredients that are missing in my stuffed avocado with tuna recipe. It is one of my favorite quick dinner recipes that everybody loves. Next time I add them there!
fitasamamabear says
Yes! They give it such a fun little bite! Only way my 6yo will eat it haha
Farrah says
I need to go restock on tuna! I love any excuse to have more avocado! 😛
fitasamamabear says
Haha right?! You literally cannot go wrong with avocado and anything!
Jessica Levinson says
Love how easy these are to make! Perfect for a busy day lunch!
fitasamamabear says
Yes! They're so yummy the next day!
linda spiker says
A fabulous keto salad! Love it for summer too:)
fitasamamabear says
Nice and light!
Vanessa Pruitt says
I really need to try these! I love tuna salad and I used to be fully keto. I'm not on keto anymore but I still like a lot of the keto friendly recipes because they are so healthy.
fitasamamabear says
I'm actually not a keto person to be honest. I just like eating protein and fat so sometimes it ends up keto friendly lol
Raia Todd says
These sound so easy! Perfect for a light lunch. I can't wait to try them. 🙂
fitasamamabear says
I love them! So simple to make too
Daniela says
Two of my favorite foods in the world! Tuna and Avocado! Yessss 🙂
fitasamamabear says
Such a tasty combo! And it's all protein and fat so win lol
Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says
Terrific combination!
I love pickles too -- and this is my favourite way to make tuna 'salad'. Will pin and keep in mind for a yummy snack, light lunch or appetizer idea.
fitasamamabear says
Pickles make everything more awesome! Plus, avocados, right?!