Tuna Stuffed Avocados with Cilantro Lime Dressing

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 1/2-1 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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Avocado Tuna Bowls with Cilantro Lime Dressing

These avocado tuna bowls with cilantro lime dressing can be made for lunch or dinner in just 10 minutes. Meaning, they're o-fish-ally the best meal ever!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword light recipes, weeknight dinner

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 391 kcal

Author Abbey Rodriguez

Ingredients

Cilantro Lime Dressing:

• Juice of 2 limes
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for dairy-free
• 1/4 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
• 1/2 cup hummus or mayonnaise if desired
• 1/2 cup red and orange bell peppers chopped
• Pinch of salt
• Snapea crisps or GF croutons

Instructions

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.

2. Cut avocados in half, lengthwise, removing the pit.

3. Mix the tuna, hummus (or mayo), bell peppers, and salt in a small mixing bowl. Fill each avocado pit with 1/2-1 cup of the tuna mixture. Drizzle with the cilantro lime dressing and top with crumbled croutons or crisps. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe Video

Recipe 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 Facts

Avocado Tuna Bowls with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Amount Per Serving

Calories 391 Calories from Fat 279

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 31g 48%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 16mg 5%

Sodium 240mg 10%

Potassium 729mg 21%

Total Carbohydrates 15g 5%

Dietary Fiber 9g 36%

Sugars 2g

Protein 15g 30%

Vitamin A 20.5%

Vitamin C 42.6%

Calcium 6.1%

Iron 11.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe originally posted in March 2017, and updated on May 1, 2019 with new photos and more detailed recipe instructions.

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