The 2009 week I prepared a chicken salad recipe created using avocado and greek yogurt. Zero mayo! Well it had been a success with my loved ones with OYS readers. Lots of you've made it already and LOVED IT. I'm so happy! Sorry for the exclamation marks but seriously a great recipe. Who'd have thought avocado and greek yogurt will make this type of scrumptious creamy chicken salad recipe? Well it will.
A couple of readers requested me basically attempted this with tuna salad yet. At that time I didn't however this mid-day I made the decision is the guinea pig and blend together avocado and tuna. I had been just a little nervous initially because honestly avocado and tuna did appear just like a natural fit in my experience. I wasn’t sure what to anticipate.
Firstly, It is important to begin with a top quality canned tuna fish. I made use of bumblebee prime filet canned tuna. Which was the greatest quality tuna my grocery had. It's a little pricier but worthwhile. Personally, I believe the low the standard the “fishier” it'll smell.
Next, I made the avocado and greek yogurt base. Preparing the bottom first ensures it's nice creamy before adding the tuna in. Then i stirred in granulated garlic clove, onion powder, salt, and pepper for that seasoning. This can be a nice fundamental spice mix which i feel lends a great flavor towards the base without having to be overpowering. Then i added some dill relish, celery, and red onion for flavor and crunch. If you like sweet enjoy your tuna salad then go on and utilize it. My hubby hates sweet relish, and that's why I made use of dill.
When the avocado base was prepared I stirred by 50 percent (4 ounce) cans of tuna, squeezed in certain fresh lemon juice, and gave it an idea. It had been scrumptious! The avocado lends a lot richness and creaminess towards the tuna salad if you don't take over. You receive a little from the avocado flavor however the tuna along with other flavors tend to be more pronounce.
Here’s a fast video I come up with to create this recipe to existence.
I think you'll are simply as excited like me to uncover this new healthy substitution for mayonnaise. Personally i think this avocado and greek yogurt base may be used in a wide variety of mayonnaise heavy recipes. Stay tuned in since i already have the recipe wheels turning with numerous ideas.
- 1 ripe avocado
- ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic clove
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon dill relish
- 2 (4 ounce) cans top quality tuna fish
- 1 celery stalk, chopped into small pieces
- ½ red onion, chopped into small pieces
- Juice from ½ of the lemon
- Inside a medium bowl mash together the avocado and greek yogurt until smooth.
- Stir in granulated garlic clove, onion powder, salt, pepper, and relish until combined.
- Stir in tuna fish, red onion, and celery until all ingredients are coated.
- Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and stir.
- Serve on sandwich or with crackers and vegetables. This tuna salad taste better still if you're able to allow it to sit a couple of hrs.
Make ahead instructions
This recipe can be created as much as a couple of days in advance. Store within an airtight plastic or glass container within the refrigerator.