Fresh, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, Easy No-Cook Tuna and Avocado Tostadas are the perfect quick meal for warm days. Creamy avocado meets zesty tuna salad on a crisp tostada shell—no cooking required.
Origin Easy No-Cook Tuna and Avocado Tostadas
Tostadas are a beloved Mexican staple, typically topped with beans, seafood, or meat. This no-cook version blends classic tuna salad with vibrant avocado and lime for a lighter spin that’s ready in minutes.
What I Love About This Recipe
It takes less than 15 minutes to prepare, requires zero stove time, and feels so fresh and satisfying. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a casual gathering.
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Easy No-Cook Tuna and Avocado Tostadas
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kcalIngredients
4 tostada shells (store-bought or homemade)
1 ripe avocado
1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon lime juice
Salt and black pepper, to taste
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Optional toppings: sliced radishes, shredded cabbage, jalapeño slices, hot sauce
Directions
- In a medium bowl, mash the avocado with lime juice, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise (or yogurt), chopped onion, and a little more salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Spread a layer of mashed avocado on each tostada shell.
- Top with a generous spoonful of tuna mixture.
- Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and any optional toppings you like.
- Serve immediately so the tostadas stay crisp.
Notes
- You can swap canned tuna for canned salmon or cooked shredded chicken.
- For extra crunch, add shredded cabbage or lettuce.
- If you don’t have tostada shells, layer everything on tortilla chips for quick nachos.
