Avocado Tuna Salad (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 (6-ounce) cans water or oil-packed tuna
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1 small red onion (about 5 ounces)
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2 stalks celery
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1 small bunch fresh parsley
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1 medium lemon
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1 medium avocado
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1 small clove garlic
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1 small bunch fresh chives
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
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8 to 12 slices bread (optional)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Drain 2 (6-ounce) cans tuna and place in a large bowl. Break up any large chunks of tuna with a fork.
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Finely chop 1 small red onion (about 3/4 cup) and 2 stalks celery (about 1 cup). Coarsely chop fresh parsley leaves until you have 1/4 cup. Finely grate the zest of 1 medium lemon until you have 1 teaspoon zest. Add ingredients to the bowl with tuna.
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Halve and pit 1 medium avocado. Cut one half into 1/3- to 1/4-inch pieces and add to the bowl. Gently mix to combine, keeping the avocado pieces intact.
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Scoop out the remaining half of the avocado. Finely grate 1 small garlic clove and juice the lemon until you have 1 tablespoon of juice. Use a whisk to mash the avocado and mix until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Whisk until smooth.
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Add the dressing to the bowl with the tuna and gently mix until everything is evenly coated. Taste and season with additional lemon juice or kosher salt as needed. Serve as is or on slices of bread.