Avocado and Tuna Tapas

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Recipe by: La Cocina de Redondita
Living in Spain I have come across a literal plethora of tapas. This is a light, healthy tapa that goes best with crisp white wines and crunchy bread. This recipe is great for experimenting with a variety of different vegetables, spices, and vinegars.
Ingredients
20 m 4 servings  294cals
  • 1 (12 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained 
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced, plus additional for garnish 
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 
  • 1 dash balsamic vinegar 
  • black pepper to taste 
  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste 
  • 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted

Directions
Prep     20 m
Ready in 20 m

  1.  Stir together tuna, mayonnaise, green onions, red pepper, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Season with pepper and garlic salt, then pack the avocado halves with the tuna mixture. Garnish with reserved green onions and a dash of black pepper before serving.
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