Tuna Salad Avocado Bowls

Tuna Salad Avocado Bowls
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Recipe Credit: . Photo Credit: Elaine Magee, MPH, RD.
Summary
Salmon or albacore tuna in pouches or cans is a super easy way to get one of your fish servings each week. Change up the tuna sandwich rut by whipping up a Mediterranean-style salmon/tuna salad to top an avocado bowl! This low carb, high fiber recipe is perfect for a quick and easy lunch for two.
  • Prep time
    10 min
  • Servings
    2 Servings
  • Serving size
    1 stuffed avocado half
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

2 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1 stuffed avocado half
  • Amount per serving Calories 320

  • Total Fat 23g
    • Saturated Fat 3.4g
    • Trans Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 40mg
  • Sodium 420mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 11g
    • Dietary Fiber 7g
    • Total Sugars 2g
    • Added Sugars 0g
  • Protein 22g
  • Potassium 740mg
  • Phosphorus 410mg

Choices/Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 3 Lean protein, 3 1/2 Fat

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • canned tuna or salmon, packed in water (drained)
    6 oz
  • Plain Nonfat Greek yogurt
    2 tbsp
  • olive oil
    1 tsp
  • chopped scallions or other onion
    2 tbsp
  • chopped green olives
    1 tbsp
  • lemon zest
    1 tsp
  • chopped toasted walnuts or other nuts
    2 tbsp
  • large avocado (slice in half, pit removed)
    1
Directions

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, toss together salmon or tuna, yogurt, olive oil, green onion, green olives, lemon zest and toasted nuts. Stir the mixture to blend everything well. Spoon about half of the mixture into each of the avocado halves and serve.

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