If you’re looking for quick school lunch ideas , these avocado tuna salad pinwheels are quick to prep, healthy and packed with protein. They are a kid-friendly wrap made with tortillas, tuna, and mashed avocado that’s rolled up and sliced into bite-sized spirals. Honestly, they’re the kind of lunch that feels fancy without the effort.
If you’re wondering what exactly are avocado tuna salad pinwheels, think of them as a fun twist on the classic tuna sandwich. Instead of piling tuna on bread, you mash it together with creamy avocado, spread it onto a tortilla, roll it up, and slice into little bite-sized spirals. They’re soft, easy for kids to chew, and the swirl shape makes them way more exciting than a regular sandwich. Plus, they pack in protein and healthy fats
Avocado Tuna Salad Pinwheels
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 can 5 oz Albacore tuna, drained
- 3 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise if preferred
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup cucumber finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 1 Tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 2 large tortillas 8–10 inch
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash the avocado.
- Add Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the tuna, cucumber, red onion, and dill. Mix gently until everything is evenly combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly over each tortilla.
- Roll the tortillas up tightly, then slice into 1-inch pinwheels.