Mango Avocado Tuna Stacks
As I’m sitting here looking out my window and seeing a BLANKET of WHITE (yes we’re having yet another snow day here), I’m dreaming about warmer weather and quick, simple and flavorful foods. Had I known that my kids would have been out of school for yes count them TWO weeks because of said weather we might have planned a vacation to someplace tropical where I’m certain we would have been able to nosh on things like this Mango Avocado Tuna stack.
Since that didn’t happen I can always pretend I’m off to warmer weather and make these myself. If I close my eyes and sit in front of the fireplace it “almost” feels like it.
This mango avocado tuna stack is perfect as an appetizer or light lunch. While the mango and avocado are refreshing and compliment the tuna, Genova Tonno is the star of this dish. Genova® is premium tuna packed in the purest olive oil, chosen by food lovers for its distinctive Mediterranean taste and texture. This means it’s available year round and you can always have it at the ready in your pantry. Win. Win. Here’s why Genova Tonno is simply better tuna:
- Premium Yellowfin – High quality, savory, Yellowfin tuna, prized for its culinary qualities
- Superior Solid Tuna – Premium fillets are hand-selected to deliver superb bite and texture
- Certified Wild-Caught – Ensuring our tuna supply is safe and sustainable
- All Natural -Naturally high in protein. Natural source of Omega-3. Naturally Gluten-Free.
- Mediterranean Tradition- Packed in pure olive oil, with no additives or preservatives.
- Convenient Packaging – Available now in 3-, 5-ounce cans and four packs of 5-, 7-ounce cans. All our cans are BPA-free.
The hardest part of this recipe is the prep work. Especially if you’re prone to eat half of the mango and avocado while you’re making it like I am. Once you have all your ingredients sliced and diced it comes together quickly. Each layer is seasoned to perfection and they all work together like they were made for each other.
Stacks are pretty sexy and are bound to impress your dining mates BUT if you’re not feeling like stacking it’s just as good in a bowl. Options you know we love them. Know what else we love? To GIVE AWAY stuff.
Today dear friends you’re in for a treat, the fine folks at GENOVA are giving away not one but TWO of these gorgeous gift baskets that are worth $200 each but remember you’re can’t win it if you’re not in it.
EDITED TO ADD: Thank you for your entries. Contest has ended. Winners have been. notified via email.
GIVEAWAY:
TWO MEDITERRANEAN GIFT BASKETS (ERV $200 each) which include:
o “Mediterranean Cooking” Cookbook by Pamela Clark
o Olivewood Serving Board from Sur La Table
o Genova Tonno
o Other Mediterranean pairings (tapenade, wine, cheese, etc.)
NOTE: You MUST BE 21 years of age or older to enter.
Baci!
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Genova. I was compensated for my time. Opinions are my own. Always have been. Always will be.
What You Will Need:
- 1 mango - diced
- 1 clove garlic - minced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro - chopped
- juice of 2 limes - divided
- 1 shallot - minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- kosher salt/pepper
- 1 large avocado - diced
- 5 ounces Genova Tonno - drained
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
What To Do:
- Into a bowl add: mango, garlic, cilantro, juice from 1 lime, shallot, red pepper flakes. Mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Into a separate bowl add: avocado, juice from remaining lime. Mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Into a third bowl add: tuna, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine.
- To assemble: Place pastry mold on top of serving plate. Spoon mango mixture into bottom. Press down slightly to form first layer. Top with avocado and gently press down. Finish with tuna layer. Carefully pull mold upwards.
- Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
Olga @ mangotomato says
Well this has some of my most favorite things: tuna, avocado and MANGO!
Jen says
I love tuna stuffed avocados!
Marlene says
Love this tuna. It tastes so fresh. Paring it with mango and avocado sounds yummy. I am going to absolutely make the recipe for lunch for work.
Anne @ Have a Cookie! says
I love ahi tuna sushi!
Rita A says
I like adding mine to a salad and drizzling with balsamic vinegar
Cindi says
Hi, I like to eat tuna salad in a fresh from
the garden tomato!
Thanks, Cindi
Alessandra says
I love tuna salad with boiled eggs, potatoes and corn.
LeslieCA says
I love tuna mixed with anything!!
itzia says
I like it in a sandwich
Rachel says
Tuna is my FAVORITE fish – I even rank it above salmon! Tuna sushi, sashimi, tuna burger, tunafish … tuna tuna tuna!! I LOVE it!!
Patricia C. says
My favorite way to eat tuna is in an apple-cranberry tuna salad.
Sheila K. says
I love tuna salad stuffed in pita bread!
Susan says
I’ve loved tuna salad since I was a child – and prefer it in a can, actually.
Sandy Headtke says
Tuna salad wrapped in lettuce leaves is my favorite way to eat tuna
Victoria says
Grilled! No need to even give it a second thought!!! It’s my favorite!!!
Rust says
I like tuna on the grill or smoked.
Carl says
I like tuna in a lot of different ways both fancy and more ordinary. My favorite ways are either sushi or grilled steaks. Thanks
Kristen D. says
Tuna salad with greek yogurt and mustard instead of mayo
sydney85 says
Tuna, Avocado (mashed) on whole wheat toast.
JC Marc says
Love tuna stuffed tomatoes, tons of pepper.
Holly E says
I love tuna salad on gluten free crackers.
Charlette Finley says
I link tuna just seared! Will be making this very soon. Thanks for sharing????
Donna L says
Tuna salad on a bagel.
Karen Lynch says
What a interesting combination.
Alison H. says
Tuna salad sandwich
Leslie says
I like tuna mixed with only mayo on toast with a tomato slice.
Patty says
I love tuna seared or on a salad or in a sandwich, pretty much and way I can get it!
TAMARA says
I LOVE GRILLED TUNA. IF I AM MAKING TUNA SALAD I LIKE IT WITH LEMON JUICE, GREEN ONION, HARD BOILED EGGS, PIMENTOS, DILL AND SWEET RELISH, AND MAYO. I LIKE IT ON SOURDOUGH TOAST WITH SLICED TOMATO AND AVOCADO.
Jillyn says
Seared on a sandwich.
Cynthia says
I often enjoy canned tuna straight from the can wrapoed in a tortilla. Good tuna is wonderful by itself.
Janet Senk says
This looks so good, I am going to make it this weekend for lunch for me and my guy. Giving it to my daughter too. Thanks. Lovely gift to win, here’s hoping I do. Thanks.
Gina Guthrie says
I like to prepare it with light mayo,celery,red onion and serve it in a halved avacado.
Angie says
My favorite way is in tuna salad! With avocado!!
Christina says
I’ve been making a tuna & white bean sandwich lately. Heaven!
Nora B says
Tuna in a niscoise salad! Yum!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
Fresh tuna – rare – on an Asian-inspired salad is my favorite! But if it’s canned, I’m 100% traditional – with mayo!
Bobbi Jo says
I so want to give this a try! Yum!
laura says
Love it! any way. fancy or plain.
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
I think this is my new favorite way to eat tuna! Such a fantastic idea!
Kirsten Deacon says
Wow this looks so good.
Kirsten Deacon says
Actually I do not eat tuna. My family enjoys tuna any way it is prepared.
Debbie Welchert says
I like my tuna with chopped celery, onion and a little mayo served as a sandwich or on an toasted english muffin.
Starla B says
That looks so delicious and fancy! I love tuna so many diff ways but lately I have been loving tuna salad on a toasted piece of baguette! Mmmm 🙂
christine says
I’m with you, I wish I knew my kids were going to be home for so long! I love the colors in this, definitely ready for some bright spring colors in food, after this terrible winter!
Heather | girlichef says
Seriously, it is STILL snowing here. I think I’ve had enough white to last me a lifetime now. I want to enjoy this bright dish while closing my eyes and pretending I’m under a warm sun…sigh… My favorite way to enjoy tuna is grilled with some olive oil, bread, fresh veggies, and white wine. Mmmmmmm….
Nutmeg Nanny says
These are some delicious looking stacks! LOve!
Meredith In Sock Monkey Slippers says
All of this! Yum! One bite and it would melt the snow away for me!
Amanda @ The Kitcheneer says
I love seared ahi tuna on a bed of greens and some tropical fruit!
shaunie says
I love to enjoy tuna in a salad .
Karrie says
I love it on toast with mayo and onions
EVans B. says
I love to make tuna sandwiches or tuna lettuces!
Lynda M. says
Tuna wraps are my fave.