After a busy day at work, school or home, you may not have time (or energy) to whip up a full meal for dinner. It’s often tempting to order takeout or go through the drive-through for instant gratification. However, when you’re trying to lose weight, you already know the importance of preparing meals at home. Fortunately, there are many recipes you can enjoy while losing weight which are not only simple to whip up but are also delicious and satisfying. When you’re craving something fast, fresh and filling but want to stick to your weight loss goals, this recipe for Smoked Salmon Salad in Avocado Boats will hit the spot.
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Low-Carb Smoked Salmon Salad in Avocado Boats
Yields 4 Servings
1 serving (1/2 an avocado w/ salad filling) has 135 calories, 7 g carbs, 10 g fat, & 7 g protein
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice (plus a bit more for spritzing)
- 2-3 grinds fresh black pepper
- 1/2 pound smoked salmon, chopped
- 3 tablespoons of finely chopped green onions
- Salt, to taste
- 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and scooped out of the peel
Directions
- Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper together in a medium bowl.
- Add smoked salmon and green onions, tossing to combine.
- Taste to see if you need to add another grind of pepper.
- When the smoked salmon salad is adjusted to your liking, chill it for a few hours if you're able to, to let the flavors meld.
- Lightly salt the four avocado halves and spritz them with a bit of lemon juice.
- Stuff each avocado half with a quarter of the mixture, really piling it up.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Willow Bird Baking
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