NeverSayDiet.com’s Karolina Starczak is back with a bright summer healthy recipe that is as nutritious as it is delicious!  And we say multitask while making your lunch by adding some toning to your tuna with these SqueezeItIn.com moves: Squeeze Backs, Counter Top Push Ups, and the Dinner Twist.

Looking for a cool and refreshing way to spruce up old favorites this summer? Well it’s time to ditch the mayo and take your old tuna recipe off the back burner. Simply swap the mayo for avocado, toss in a few veggies, and get ready for a creamy and delicious protein packed delight.

PREP TIME: 15 minutes
MAKES: 5  (1/2 cup portions)

Ingredients:
10  inch stalk  of celery finely chopped
1/3  cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
3   5oz cans of Tuna canned in water
1/2   Avocado
1  small lime
1/2  large yellow bell pepper chopped
1  tablespoon white vinegar
1/3  cup chopped red onion
1/2   teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1   teaspoon black pepper
5  Light Multigrain English Muffins cut in half

Directions:
Cut avocado in half, remove the pit, and use a tablespoon to remove the inside of the avocado from the skin and into a large bowl.

Drain canned tuna and add to large bowl then mix well with avocado using a fork until an even smooth consistency is achieved.

Cut lime in half and squeeze the juice from both halves into the bowl; add white vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, cilantro, black pepper, and blend evenly with the tuna and avocado.

Add chopped yellow bell pepper, red onion, and celery to the bowl. Mix everything together.

Lightly toast English muffin if desired, cut in half, and top with 1/3 – 1/2 cup of Tangy Tuna Avocado.

NUTRITION FACTS:  250 Calories;  4.2g Fat; 0.7g Saturated Fat; 19mg Cholesterol; 465mg Sodium; 32g Carbohydrate; 8g Fiber; 22g Protein

Want more great tips from Karolina?  Check out her earlier post on Making Fiber Fit.

Please note: The information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for the advice or treatment given by your doctor or dietitian. Please consult with a registered dietitian or your doctor if you have any questions about the information in this post.