Prep Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:15 minsTotal Time:15 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings
Prep Time:15 mins
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:15 mins
Total Time:
Servings:4
Servings:
4
Yield:4 servings
Yield:
4 servings
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Jump to recipeHeart-healthy salmon and avocado come together in thisSalmon-Stuffed Avocadosrecipe. Convenient canned salmon gets a creamy dressing made from tangy Greek yogurt, mayo and spicy Dijon mustard and is then studded with crunchy celery. A touch of lime juice adds just the right amount of acid to balance the dressing. The dressed salmon is stuffed into a silky ripe avocado. Keep reading for expert tips, including what to serve with this dish.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you, too!If you want to make Salmon-Stuffed Avocado ahead of time, we suggest completing Step 1 the day before serving and then finishing the recipe the day of. This will ensure that the avocado has the freshest look and flavor.Instead of canned salmon, this recipe can be made with leftover cooked salmon or canned tuna.Feel free to serve the salmon avocado stuffing over a bed of lettuce instead of packing it into an avocado shell, or you can tuck it into a taco shell or tortilla wrap. We would serve Salmon-Stuffed Avocado with brown rice, wild rice or any favorite grain.Nutrition NotesSalmonis loaded with protein, heart- and brain-healthyomega-3s, antioxidants and a variety of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D, vitamin B12, potassium and selenium. Altogether, these nutrients reduce the risk of disease, and support overall good health, strong bones and healthy nerves and cells.Avocadoadds to this recipe’s heart- and brain-healthy components with its monounsaturated fat, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. The fiber in avocado also acts as a prebiotic, feeding your gut’s beneficial bacteria. Regularly eating avocado may reduce your risk of heart disease and cognitive decline.High in protein, calcium and gut-friendly probiotics,Greek yogurtis a healthy addition to this recipe and replaces some of the mayo that would typically be used. Greek yogurt is also rich in selenium, which is essential for metabolism and a well-functioning thyroid.Besides adding a much-needed crunch that complements all the creaminess in this recipe,celeryalso provides vitamin K, necessary for strong bones and proper blood clotting, and antioxidants. Regularly including celery in your diet may help calm inflammation and reduce disease risk.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
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Heart-healthy salmon and avocado come together in thisSalmon-Stuffed Avocadosrecipe. Convenient canned salmon gets a creamy dressing made from tangy Greek yogurt, mayo and spicy Dijon mustard and is then studded with crunchy celery. A touch of lime juice adds just the right amount of acid to balance the dressing. The dressed salmon is stuffed into a silky ripe avocado. Keep reading for expert tips, including what to serve with this dish.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you, too!If you want to make Salmon-Stuffed Avocado ahead of time, we suggest completing Step 1 the day before serving and then finishing the recipe the day of. This will ensure that the avocado has the freshest look and flavor.Instead of canned salmon, this recipe can be made with leftover cooked salmon or canned tuna.Feel free to serve the salmon avocado stuffing over a bed of lettuce instead of packing it into an avocado shell, or you can tuck it into a taco shell or tortilla wrap. We would serve Salmon-Stuffed Avocado with brown rice, wild rice or any favorite grain.Nutrition NotesSalmonis loaded with protein, heart- and brain-healthyomega-3s, antioxidants and a variety of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D, vitamin B12, potassium and selenium. Altogether, these nutrients reduce the risk of disease, and support overall good health, strong bones and healthy nerves and cells.Avocadoadds to this recipe’s heart- and brain-healthy components with its monounsaturated fat, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. The fiber in avocado also acts as a prebiotic, feeding your gut’s beneficial bacteria. Regularly eating avocado may reduce your risk of heart disease and cognitive decline.High in protein, calcium and gut-friendly probiotics,Greek yogurtis a healthy addition to this recipe and replaces some of the mayo that would typically be used. Greek yogurt is also rich in selenium, which is essential for metabolism and a well-functioning thyroid.Besides adding a much-needed crunch that complements all the creaminess in this recipe,celeryalso provides vitamin K, necessary for strong bones and proper blood clotting, and antioxidants. Regularly including celery in your diet may help calm inflammation and reduce disease risk.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
Heart-healthy salmon and avocado come together in thisSalmon-Stuffed Avocadosrecipe. Convenient canned salmon gets a creamy dressing made from tangy Greek yogurt, mayo and spicy Dijon mustard and is then studded with crunchy celery. A touch of lime juice adds just the right amount of acid to balance the dressing. The dressed salmon is stuffed into a silky ripe avocado. Keep reading for expert tips, including what to serve with this dish.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you, too!
Nutrition Notes
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients½cupnonfat plain Greek yogurt½cupdiced celery2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley1tablespoonlime juice2teaspoonsmayonnaise1teaspoonDijon mustard⅛teaspoonsalt⅛teaspoonground pepper2(5 ounce) canssalmon, drained, flaked, skin and bones removed2avocadosChopped chives for garnish
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Ingredients
½cupnonfat plain Greek yogurt
½cupdiced celery
2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley
1tablespoonlime juice
2teaspoonsmayonnaise
1teaspoonDijon mustard
⅛teaspoonsalt
⅛teaspoonground pepper
2(5 ounce) canssalmon, drained, flaked, skin and bones removed
2avocados
Chopped chives for garnish
Directions
Combine 1/2 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup celery, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 teaspoons mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon mustard, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl; mix well. Add 5 ounces salmon and mix well.
Halve 2 avocados lengthwise and remove pits. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of flesh from each avocado half into a small bowl. Mash the scooped-out avocado flesh with a fork and stir into the salmon mixture.
Fill each avocado half with about 1/4 cup of the salmon mixture, mounding it on top of the avocado halves. Garnish with chives, if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
Canned salmon typically has a lot of sodium, so draining it is a good idea. Plus, you won’t be adding excess liquid to the stuffing.
You can slide out the fish bones using your fingers. Just tug at them from an angle. You can also use fish bone pliers, needle-nose pliers or tweezers.
When avocados are sliced and exposed to air, they will begin to turn brown. While consuming a brown avocado is not harmful, it is unappealing visually and may have a slightly bitter taste.
Diabetic Living Magazine, Spring 2019
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)293Calories20gFat11gCarbs23gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
- 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.
Carrie Myers, M.S.
andLinda Frahm
Linda Frahm
