Tasty Avocado Tuna Salad & Zucchini Bruschetta | American Pregnancy Association
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A Healthier Bruschetta

Pregnant moms need healthy protein and fats. Whether on crostini or zucchini, avocado tuna salad is the perfect pairing of two deliciously better-for-you nutritional sources; tuna for protein and avocado for vegetable-based fats.

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Slices of zucchini topped with tuna

Tasty Avocado Tuna Salad & Zucchini Bruschetta

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Brunch N Bites

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Serves:

2

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

Tasty Avocado Tuna Salad & Zucchini Bruschetta

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 Can Safe Catch Elite Wild Tuna
  • 1-2 Medium Zucchini
  • 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 Haas Avocado
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley
  • ½ Tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt & Pepper to Taste

Tools you'll need

  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Chef’s Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Frying Pan or Grill
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Spoons & Cups

Instructions

  1. Knife Work: Rinse cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and parsley, then cut zucchini into ¼ inch rounds, halve cherry tomatoes, and finely chop parsley, peel & cube avocado
  2. Place zucchini rounds in oiled frying pan or grill over medium high heat, until edges are slightly softened or sear marks appear, salt & pepper to taste (Reserve)
  3. Open can of Safe Catch Elite Wild Tuna (Do not drain), flake with a fork until all liquid is absorbed by the tuna, then empty into a medium mixing bowl
  4. Add all ingredients, except zucchini, into mixing bowl and gently stir until combined
  5. Plating: Scoop tuna salad on top of each zucchini round

SERVING SUGGESTION

Share this appetizer for two or double the recipe to share with friends and family as an anytime favorite.

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