Spicy Tuna Salad with Avocado (Paleo Lunch)
Looking for an easy, healthy lunch that fits your spicy tuna salad routine? This spicy tuna salad with avocado is naturally grain-free, gluten-free and dairy-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite paleo recipes for anyone following a paleo diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 10 minutes prep, 0 minutes cook
- Servings: 1
- Diet: Paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 1 can tuna (preferably packed in oil)
- 10 (about 1/2 cup) green olives, chopped
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp capers, drained
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 splash olive oil
- 1/2 head butter lettuce or mixed greens (optional)
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together and serve on the salad greens, topped with avocado.
- Serve immediately, or let it rest a day in the fridge for the flavors to develop. NOTE: always add the avocado just before serving.
Tips & Variations
This salad tastes even better the next day — the flavors marry overnight. Add avocado at the last minute so it stays fresh.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe uses only whole, unprocessed ingredients — no grains, no refined sugar, no industrial seed oils. It’s naturally rich in protein and healthy fats, making it an excellent choice for weight loss, stable energy and digestive health. Because it’s grain-free and dairy-free, it also works well for people with gluten or lactose sensitivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe really paleo?
Yes. Spicy Tuna Salad with Avocado contains only paleo-approved ingredients — no grains, legumes, dairy, refined sugar or processed oils.
Can I meal-prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 1.
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