Salmon Salad-Stuffed Avocado

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Good-quality canned salmon is high in protein and brain-loving omega-3 fatty acids. Mix it with pesto-spiked yogurt and pile it old-school style into a halved avocado for a quick healthy lunch.

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Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD
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Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 serving
Nutrition Profile:
Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup canned salmon

  • 1 tablespoon pesto

  • 1 tablespoon nonfat plain Greek yogurt

  • 2 teaspoons minced shallot

  • ½ avocado

  • 1 cup baby spinach

  • 5 thin wheat crackers

Directions

  1. Combine salmon with pesto, yogurt and shallot. Serve over avocado and baby spinach with crackers on the side.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2018

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

377 Calories
24g Fat
20g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 377
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 23g 46%
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Vitamin A 1239IU 25%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Folate 94mcg 23%
Sodium 533mg 23%
Calcium 122mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 94mg 22%
Potassium 788mg 17%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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