Double-Protein Tuna & Greek Yogurt Stuffed Avocado
High-protein tuna salad stuffed avocado with Greek yogurt & eggs — 38g protein per serving. Easy meal prep lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) solid white albacore tuna in water, drained
- 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 medium ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/4 cup diced bell pepper (red or yellow)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups mixed greens or spinach
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- 1
Drain the two cans of tuna thoroughly by pressing gently with a fork against the can to remove excess liquid.
- 2
Combine the drained tuna, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese in a medium mixing bowl, stirring until the mixture is well incorporated.
- 3
Fold in the minced red onion, diced celery, fresh dill, and chopped hard-boiled eggs until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- 4
Whisk together the fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard in a small bowl, then drizzle over the tuna mixture and gently fold to combine.
- 5
Season the tuna salad with sea salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- 6
Arrange the mixed greens or spinach on a serving plate or into individual bowls.
- 7
Scoop approximately 1/4 of the tuna mixture into each avocado half, mounding it slightly in the center.
- 8
Place the two stuffed avocado halves on top of the bed of greens, or serve alongside.
- 9
Garnish with additional fresh dill and the diced bell pepper for color and crunch.
- 10
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mayonnaise-based dressing | Greek yogurt + cottage cheese base | Adds 15g additional protein per serving while reducing calories and saturated fat; creates creaminess without heavy mayo |
| Regular tuna salad (tuna only) | Tuna + hard-boiled eggs | Eggs provide 6g additional protein per serving and create a more complete amino acid profile with two distinct protein sources |
| Sour cream or full-fat mayo | Non-fat Greek yogurt | Doubles the protein content while cutting calories in half; adds beneficial probiotics for gut health |
| Bread or crackers on the side | Bed of spinach or mixed greens | Eliminates empty carbs and adds fiber, vitamins, and minerals while keeping the focus on protein; supports satiety |
| Canned tuna in oil | Canned tuna in water | Reduces unnecessary calories and fat while keeping protein identical; allows the yogurt-based dressing to shine |
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 2)
| Calories | 385 |
| Total Fat | 20g |
| Saturated Fat | 5g |
| Cholesterol | 125mg |
| Sodium | 580mg |
| Carbohydrates | 16g |
| Fiber | 7g |
| Sugar | 2g |
| Protein | 38g |
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