This easy avocado tuna sandwich with Mexican flair is perfect for brunch, lunch and dinner too. A high protein, no mayo tuna fish sandwich made in minutes.
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Tuna Avocado Sandwich Ingredients
Super simple ingredients for this uncomplicated sandwich recipe.
- Canned tuna
- Avocado
- Lime juice
- Tex-Mex seasoning
- Salsa
- Lettuce
- Buns
Be sure to check out the suggestions and recipe tips below for additional options.
Easy Avocado Tuna Sandwich Prep
Honestly, this is so easy to make. I love the fact there is no mayo needed for this creamy tuna and avocado sandwich. Full instructions are in the recipe card.
- Drain the tuna and place it in a mixing bowl.
- Add the avocado, spices and lime juice.
- Mix well.
- Divide the tuna salad mixture in half.
- Spread on the bottom portion of the buns.
- Top with salsa.
- Add the lettuce.
- Top with the other half of the bun.
In a matter of minutes you have a delicious homemade sandwich. A quick nutritious meal that is high in protein and contains heart-healthy fats.
Suggestions / Recipe Tips
- Canned tuna can be solid or flaked, packed in water or oil. You can also use flavoured tuna if you don’t want to add additional seasoning.
- Buns or bread of any kind will work. You can also toast the bread if you like.
- Salsa of any type is perfect. Hot, mild, medium and also salsa verde is a great option.
- Lettuce can be replaced with baby kale, pea shoots, arugula or any other greens you like.
- Tex-Mex seasoning can be swapped for taco seasoning or your choice of any combination of spices you like.
- Fresh avocado works best, but in a pinch this sandwich can be made using guacamole in place of avocado. You will have to adjust the amount so the sandwich filling will not be too runny.
- Serve immediately since this sandwich will get soggy quickly.
- This filling would be great in a pita sandwich too.
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Mexican Avocado Tuna Fish Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 ½ ounces canned tuna 1 can, drained
- 5 ounces avocado 1 medium
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon Tex-Mex seasoning
- 2 thin sandwich buns
Instructions
- Drain the tuna, and place it in a mixing bowl.
- Cut the avocado, and scoop it into the bowl with the tuna.
- Add the lime juice and Tex-Mex seasoning, and mash to combine.
- Scoop ½ the mixture onto each of the sandwich buns.
- Top each sandwich with some salsa.
- Add the lettuce and the other part of the bun. Done!
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