Salmon-Stuffed Avocados

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  • 1/2 C nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 C diced celery
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground pepper
  • 2 (5 ounce) cans salmon, drained, flaked, skin and bones removed
  • 2 avocados
  • Chopped chives for garnish
  1. Combine yogurt, celery, parsley, lime juice, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well. Add salmon and mix well.
  2. Halve the avocados lengthwise and remove pits. Scoop out about 1 Tbsp flesh from each avocado half into a small bowl. Mash the scooped-out avocado flesh with a fork and stir into the salmon mixture.
  3. For each avocado, fill half with about 1/4 cup of the salmon mixture, mounding it on top of the avocado halves. Garnish with chives, if desired.
  4. Ready in about 15 minutes!

Nutrients Per Serving (1/2 avocado and 1/4 cup salmon salad): Calories 293, Carbohydrate 10g, Sugar 2g, Fiber 7g, Protein 23g, Total Fat 20g (3g saturated), Cholesterol 61mg, Sodium 400mg

Source: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/270549/salmon-stuffed-avocados/

For a complete MyPlate meal, add a whole grain and a serving of fruit!