Curried Tuna Salad with Snow Peas and Avocado

Name: Curried Tuna Salad with Snow Peas and Avocado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 4 ounces snow peas, trimmed; 2 Hass avocados, halved, pitted and sliced 1/4 thick; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill; Pinch of sugar; Salt; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; One 6-ounce jar of Italian tuna packed in olive oil, drained and lightly flaked

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon curry powder
4 ounces snow peas, trimmed
2 Hass avocados, halved, pitted and sliced 1/4 thick
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
Pinch of sugar
Salt
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
One 6-ounce jar of Italian tuna packed in olive oil, drained and lightly flaked

1
In a small skillet, toast the mustard seeds over moderately high heat until they pop, about 1 minute.
2
Transfer to a small plate.
3
Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to the skillet and when it is hot, add the curry powder.
4
Cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5
Scrape the curry oil into a medium bowl and let cool.
6
In a small saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the snow peas until bright green, about 1 minute.
7
Drain and cool under cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
8
Cut the snow peas lengthwise into thin strips.
9
In a medium bowl, gently toss the avocado with the lemon juice.
10
Whisk the vinegar, dill, sugar and remaining 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil into the curry oil and season with salt.
11
Add the snow peas, red pepper, onion and tuna to the dressing and toss.
12
Gently fold in the avocado and serve.

170

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 4 ounces snow peas, trimmed, and more.

Yes, Curried Tuna Salad with Snow Peas and Avocado falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!