Thursday, April 30, 2009

Tuna Avocado Dip



I can imagine your faces are you ponder the title of this post. Tuna avocado...WHAT?! Yes...and it's really good. Not a strong tuna taste or aroma. Surprisingly, avocado is a nice substitute to mayo.

You can replace tuna with your prefer "meat" like chicken or some of the kind of seafood.


Tuna Avocado Dip

1 can tuna in oil
1 medium ripe avocado (pitted and lightly mashed)
1 Tbsp lemon juice
salt & pepper to season


Drain the tuna of most, but not all, of the oil. Mix all ingredients together.

Serve with slices of french bread or crackers. You can even spread this on a sandwich.

31 comments:

  1. Christo GonzalesApril 30, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    you know avocado as an emulsifier is used more and more....I love both tuna and avocado and I finally got some nice avocados...I think I see lunch developing...

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  2. KennyTApril 30, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    Both Tuna and Avocado are my favourite ingredients, will definitely give this dip a try, thank you very much for sharing, Jenn!!

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  3. PamApril 30, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    You are so creative - I would never have thought to put tuna and avocado together. Great photo.

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  4. Sweta (My Indian Dietitian)April 30, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    Very unusual combo-love avocado and tuna,but would never have dreamt of combining the two :)

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  5. ReeniApril 30, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Love the two together. I have been craving avocado something bad today! This looks great!

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  6. Dana FallentineApril 30, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    Looks delicious!

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  7. The Duo DishesApril 30, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Yes, that is an unusual combination. The mix sounds interesting for a nice buttery cracker. Might as well use a fat that's good for you instead of mayo.

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  8. teresaApril 30, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    I'm having this for lunch tomorrow, AWESOME idea!

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  9. PattyApril 30, 2009 at 10:48 AM

    Oh - that looks really good to me! I don't like mayo, so this has to go on the to-make list for this summer. I'll definitely have to give it a try!

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  10. JustinApril 30, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    I'm a tuna guy, so I'm curious about this.

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  11. Jen @ MyKitchenAddiction.comApril 30, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Oh this looks fantastic! I love avocado and it sounds delicious with tuna. I think chicken would be great, too!

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  12. KellyApril 30, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    That sounds pretty good, really. I like tuna and avocado wraps, so this dip is not outside the realm of reality. Pretty pics!

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  13. JennApril 30, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    doggy: Really? I think it's great. why haven't I done this before.

    Kenny: Thanks.

    Pam: It just occured to me. Experimentation gone right, I guess.

    Sweta: It's a odd duo, but sometimes odd things go well together.

    Reeni: Why not try this? hehehe...=)

    Dana: Thanks.

    Duo Dishes: right? good fat vs. bad fat. Which would you choose.

    Teresa: Enjoy!

    McTatty: There you go. An alternative to mayo in a tuna salad.

    Justin: I think You'll like it.

    Jen: Chicken would definitely go great with this.

    Kelly: I like both in wraps, too.

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  14. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    I'm loving the mayo substitute.


    Eric

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  15. lisaiscookingApril 30, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Sounds delicious! This would be great with some carrots or celery sticks too.

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  16. JennApril 30, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    eric: avocado is the new mayo!

    lisaiscooking: This definitely would go well a veggie platter.

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  17. DebbieApril 30, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    I love tuna and avocado...sounds like great combo. I would never have thought of it...

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  18. DianaApril 30, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Love tuna, love avocado... love this!

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  19. chow and chatterApril 30, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    love it in the UK we eat tuna and sweetcorn and mayo with baked potato

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  20. Heather S-GApril 30, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    I love avocado...but I did make that "hmmmm" face when I read the title, LOL! Sounds delicious and I would definitely go for it! :P

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  21. JennApril 30, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Debbie: It is a great combo.

    Sophie, Diana: Thanks.

    Chow and Chatter: Tuna and sweetcorn? That's new too me. It just so happens that I have some sweet corn in the cupboard.

    girlichef: Got you to do the "hmmm" face. Sweet! lol.

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  22. SapucheApril 30, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    That person whose face you were imagining as he or she read the title of your post was apparently mine! Wow, what a surprising combination. But as I think about it, it sounds really good, and not strange at all!

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  23. JennApril 30, 2009 at 11:50 PM

    sapuche: After it sinks in a bit, it doesn't become as weird sounding.

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  24. AnonymousMay 1, 2009 at 1:55 AM

    green tuna, eh? that puts a whole different spin on boring old tuna salad! I'm not much of an avocado fan, but I imagine mixed with tuna, the blandness of avocado that I hate won't be there! I think I'm really going to try this combo sometime!

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  25. AnonymousMay 1, 2009 at 3:46 AM

    Interesting combination - I love both so I'm definitely giving it a try! Thanks!

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  26. JennMay 1, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    burpandslurp: at least it's a change from the brown tuna color. lol

    5 Star Foodie: Anytime!

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  27. Tangled NoodleMay 1, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    Yay! I just bought avocado today on a whim - didn't have any plans for it until now. 8-)

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  28. JennMay 1, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Tangled Noodle: Nice!

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  29. VictoriaMay 3, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    Wow, this looks amazing! I love avocado so this is on my list to try for sure!

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  30. JennMay 3, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Victoria. Thanks

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