Avocado and tuna tartare with lemon

A fresh, smart tartare with no cooking: diced avocado and tuna, lifted with lemon, shallot and chives. Rich in protein and good fats, it is a starter or light lunch ready in 10 minutes.

Preparation: 10 min  |  Cooking: 0 min  |  Servings: 2  |  Difficulty: Very easy

Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, whole items) use average weights. 390 kcal · 35 g protein · 9 g carbohydrate · 25 g fat

Ingredients

• 2 tins of tuna
• 1 avocado
• 1 shallot
• 1 lemon
• 1 bunch of chives
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. Cut the avocado into small dice.
2. Flake the tuna and chop the shallot.
3. Mix with the lemon, chives and oil.
4. Shape into a ring on the plate and serve chilled.

Nutritional benefits

Tuna provides lean protein and omega-3, and avocado adds good monounsaturated fats and fibre, both of which are good for the heart and cholesterol. Low in carbohydrate and needing no cooking, this tartare is a fresh, quick and balanced starter.

Variations and substitutions

• With fresh or smoked salmon.
• With mango for a touch of sweetness.
• Spiced up with chilli and ginger.
• On wholemeal toast (no longer low carb).

Storage and making ahead

Best eaten immediately, as avocado turns brown. Lemon slows the oxidation.

💡 Good to know

Choose an avocado that is ripe but firm and cut it into neat dice: the tartare holds together better and looks better on the plate.

Related reading

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Ingredients in this recipe: tuna · avocado · shallot · lemon · chives.

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