These tuna stuffed avocados with cilantro lime dressing take only 15 minutes to make and taste incredibly fresh and satisfying. They are pocket-friendly, too. All you need are five wholesome ingredients, plus the dressing. The cilantro lime dressing is fresh, and has a tart and delicious flavor that pairs well with many recipes. Make them for a healthy dinner or lunch that is simple and nourishing.
Materials needed to make Tuna Stuffed Avocados with Cilantro Lime Dressing
- Avocados
- Tuna fish
- Hummus
- Orange bell peppers
- Limes
- Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for dairy-free
- Avocado oil
- Fresh cilantro
- Gluten free croutons or snapea crisps
How to make Tuna Stuffed Avocados with Cilantro Lime Dressing, step by step
Step 1: Pour the lime juice, yogurt, olive oil, water, garlic, cilantro, and salt in a blender. Blend on high speed about 2 minutes, until cilantro is well chopped and the dressing turns a light green color. Scrape down dressing from sides, transfer to a sealed container and place in refrigerator to chill.
Step 2: Mix the tuna, mayo, bell peppers, and salt in a small mixing bowl.
Step 3: Cut avocados in half, lengthwise, removing the pit.
Step 4: Fill each avocado pit with ½-1 cup of the tuna mixture. Drizzle with the cilantro lime dressing and top with crumbled crisps. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Helpful tips for making these tuna stuffed avocados
- To keep avocados from browning, brush the avocado flesh with a bit of avocado oil or lime.
- I use hummus instead of mayonnaise for the tuna. It's a lighter and healthier option. Make my easy Instant Pot hummus if you're running low!
- This recipe is best made fresh and served immediately. However, the tuna and dressing can be made ahead of time, so it's an even quicker meal.
- I like to make a double batch of the dressing and keep it stored in my refrigerator for my salads and grain bowls. Use it as a dip, too!
If you like this recipe, try these too!
- Grilled Chipotle Lime Steak Fajita Salad
- Grilled Salmon Tropical with Creamy Mango Dressing
- Avocado Ranch Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls
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📖 Recipe
Avocado Tuna Bowls with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Ingredients
Cilantro Lime Dressing:
- Juice of 2 limes
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for dairy-free
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 2-3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 cup cilantro
- Pinch of salt
Avocado Tuna Bowls:
- 2 avocados halved
- 1 can tuna
- ½ cup hummus or mayonnaise if desired
- ½ cup red and orange bell peppers chopped
- Pinch of salt
- Snapea crisps or GF croutons
Instructions
- Pour the lime juice, yogurt, olive oil, water, garlic, cilantro, and salt in a blender. Blend on high speed about 2 minutes, until cilantro is well chopped and the dressing turns a light green color. Scrape down dressing from sides, transfer to a sealed container and place in refrigerator to chill.
- Cut avocados in half, lengthwise, removing the pit.
- Mix the tuna, hummus (or mayo), bell peppers, and salt in a small mixing bowl. Fill each avocado pit with ½-1 cup of the tuna mixture. Drizzle with the cilantro lime dressing and top with crumbled croutons or crisps. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- To keep avocados from browning, brush the avocado flesh with a bit of avocado oil or lime.
- I use hummus instead of mayonnaise for the tuna. It's a lighter and healthier option. However, using traditional mayo works great.
- This recipe is best made fresh and served immediately. However, the tuna and dressing can be made ahead of time, so it's an even quicker meal.
- I like to make a double batch of the dressing and keep it stored in my refrigerator for my salads and grain bowls. Use it as a dip, too!
Nutrition
Recipe originally posted in March 2017, and updated on May 1, 2019 with new photos and more detailed recipe instructions.
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
I love avocado! This looks wonderfully flavorful!
The Butter Half says
It's so yummy!
yummy mummy kitchen says
We love those snaps! And avocado boats!
The Butter Half says
They are the best!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
Genius! (And can I just add, I love your photography!)
The Butter Half says
Thank you so much! 🙂
Nicole Reid says
This looks divine! I am always looking for a filling, cool meal that won't mean standing in the hot kitchen!
Also I just tried the Harvest Snaps this week at work!
The Butter Half says
Aren't they wonderful?!
Kristen Chidsey says
My kids have harvest snaps in their lunches almost daily! We love them! This would get them to eat tuna for sure!
The Butter Half says
It's a fun way to change it up 🙂