Description
Delight in the creamy goodness of ripe avocados stuffed with a flavorful mixture of salmon, Greek yogurt, and zesty seasonings. This easy, no-cook recipe is perfect for a light lunch or elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado Filling:
- 2 ripe avocados (halved and pitted)
Salmon Mixture:
- 1 (5-ounce) can wild salmon (drained and flaked) or 1/2 cup cooked fresh salmon (flaked)
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Capers
- Cherry tomatoes
- Microgreens
Instructions
- Prepare Salmon Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the salmon, Greek yogurt (or mayo), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, red onion, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fill Avocados: Scoop out some avocado flesh to create space, fold into salmon mixture, then spoon evenly into avocado halves.
- Garnish: Top with capers, cherry tomatoes, or microgreens.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately as a light lunch or appetizer.
Notes
- For added crunch, sprinkle crushed nuts or seeds on top.
- Can be chilled and made ahead up to 4 hours in advance; cover and store in the fridge with plastic wrap touching the avocado to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 avocado halves
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
