Healthy Tuna Toast with Avocado and Fresh Herbs Recipe
A quick and healthy tuna toast recipe featuring creamy avocado and a flavorful tuna salad made with Greek yogurt, fresh vegetables, and a hint of mustard and lemon. Perfect for an easy meal prep or a nutritious snack, this recipe combines wholesome ingredients with simple preparation to deliver a satisfying and balanced meal ready in just 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Light Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Tuna Salad
- 1 can tuna, 5 oz, drained
- 3–4 Tbsp Greek yogurt
- ½ Tbsp dijon mustard
- ½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ Tbsp dill pickle relish
- 2 Tbsp red onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped (about ¼ cup chopped)
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 pinch kosher salt (about ¼ tsp)
- 1 pinch black pepper (about ¼ tsp)
- 1 pinch garlic powder (optional, about ¼ tsp)
Topping and Bread
- 2 slices sourdough bread (or your favorite bread)
- ½ a small avocado
- Arugula (optional)
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables and Tuna: Chop the celery, red onion, and fresh parsley finely. Drain and flake the tuna in the bottom of a medium bowl to create a flaky texture for the salad.
- Mix Tuna Salad: Add Greek yogurt, dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper to the bowl with tuna. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Add Vegetables and Relish: Incorporate the chopped celery, red onion, parsley, and dill pickle relish into the tuna mixture. Stir again thoroughly and taste test, adjusting salt as needed to balance flavors.
- Toast Bread and Prepare Avocado: Toast the slices of sourdough bread until golden and crisp. Meanwhile, mash the avocado half and spread it evenly over each slice of warm toast.
- Assemble Tuna Toast: Spoon the prepared tuna salad evenly on top of the avocado layer on each toast slice. Optionally, add arugula leaves, drizzle with balsamic glaze, sprinkle flaky or sea salt, and an extra squeeze of lemon to elevate the flavor.
- Meal Prep Tip: For convenience, prepare the tuna salad mixture in advance and store it refrigerated. When ready to serve, toast the bread, add mashed avocado, and top with the pre-made tuna salad.
Notes
- You can substitute sourdough bread with whole grain or gluten-free bread based on dietary preferences.
- The garlic powder is optional but adds a subtle depth of flavor.
- Adjust the amount of Greek yogurt to reach your desired creaminess in the tuna salad.
- Adding arugula and balsamic glaze is optional but recommended for a fresh, tangy finish.
- This recipe serves 2 but can be easily doubled for meal prep.
- Keep the tuna salad refrigerated and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
