Tuna Avocado Cucumber Salad with Feta Cheese

This is a Mexican/Mediterranean-inspired recipe based on one by Natasha’s Kitchen. The only addition I made is the feta cheese. This is a quick, healthy and refreshing side dish that’s perfect for your next outdoor BBQ.  Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

1 11-oz. foil package StarKist tuna 2 avocados, diced in 1/2″ chunks 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and sliced in 1/4″ chunks 1 cup loosely-packed cilantro leaves 1/4 diced red onion 2 tbs. XV olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Kosher salt to taste Fresh-ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Remove the tuna from the package and place in a mixing bowl. Break apart into medium-sized chunks. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the avocado, and season to taste. Mix gently.

Gently fold in the avocado and let chill for one hour before serving. (It’s best to add the avocado last, so it doesn’t fall apart.)

Serves 4