CILANTRO-AVOCADO TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES

Cilantro-Avocado Tuna Salad Sandwiches image

Lime juice and cilantro in tuna salad - who knew? This recipe for avocado tuna salad came to me as a way to have a protein-packed meal with lots of pizzazz. -Heather Waldorf, Black Mountain, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pouches (5 ounces each) albacore white tuna in water
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted if desired
4 slices Muenster or provolone cheese
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients. Spread tuna mixture over 4 slices of bread; top with cheese, avocado and remaining bread. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 30g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 908mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 30g protein.