Description
A quick, healthy, and flavorful Spanish-inspired appetizer combining creamy avocado and flaky tuna. Perfect for parties, snacks, or a light lunch, these no-cook tapas are served on baguette slices, crackers, or cucumber rounds.
Ingredients
1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
1 (5 oz) can tuna, drained
1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1 small shallot or 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Pinch of paprika or chili flakes (optional)
Toasted baguette slices, crackers, or cucumber rounds for serving
Instructions
- Mash the avocado in a medium bowl until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
- Add the drained tuna and gently mix it into the avocado.
- Stir in the mayonnaise (if using), lemon juice, chopped herbs, and finely chopped shallot or red onion.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of paprika or chili flakes, if desired.
- Spoon the mixture onto toasted baguette slices, crackers, or cucumber rounds.
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter option.
For a Mediterranean twist, add diced olives or sun-dried tomatoes.
Chopped walnuts or almonds can add a nice crunch.
Serve on cucumber rounds or endive leaves for a low-carb version.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 24 hours with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
