April 24, 2018
Mexican Sardine Salad Stuffed Avocados
Mexican Sardine Salad Stuffed Avocados features a sardine salad made with tomatoes, bell peppers, corn and green onion with a tangy vinaigrette stuffed in a ripe avocado for an easy, nutritious meal!
This is a new topic for The Nutritionist Reviews: sardines! Now hear me out! Sardines are a great source of nutrients which I will get into in a bit and they are be quite versatile like tuna or salmon. I made this fun dish of Mexican Sardine Salad Stuffed Avocados with sardines of course but you can also use tuna or salmon if you prefer.
I like sardines mashed or chopped best and if you like tuna, you will probably like sardines. They taste very similar, especially the variety that I used. I grew up eating not a ton of seafood but we did eat canned tuna at my grandma's house often. As I get older, I am trying to incorporate more seafood into my diet for the health benefits.
-Rich in omega-3 fatty acids- good for the brain, helping to prevent heart disease and more! One serving has 1300 mg of omega-3 fatty acids.
-An excellent source of vitamin B-12, selenium, phosphorus and vitamin D. Vitamin D is great for bone health!
-One serving of sardines has 35% of your daily calcium. That is about the same as in a glass of milk! Perfect for those who don't eat a ton of dairy.
-They are quite inexpensive.
-They are precooked meaning that you do not have to spend extra time cooking them. In fact, this whole recipe is no-cook!
-They can be kept in the pantry like canned salmon or tuna and are perfect for quick meals.
-Can be used a variety of ways: mashed in a salad, cooked into a casserole, on a sandwich, etc.
For this recipe, I used Season Brand sardines which is wild caught and certified sustainable. The can is BPA-free. They are a nutritious meal option that is quick and easy.
The avocado is a great source of healthy fats. They tomatoes, green onions and bell peppers give you a boost of vitamins. The lime juice helps to counteract any fishiness from the sardines and gives it a delicious tangy flavor.
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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Season Brand.
This is a new topic for The Nutritionist Reviews: sardines! Now hear me out! Sardines are a great source of nutrients which I will get into in a bit and they are be quite versatile like tuna or salmon. I made this fun dish of Mexican Sardine Salad Stuffed Avocados with sardines of course but you can also use tuna or salmon if you prefer.
I like sardines mashed or chopped best and if you like tuna, you will probably like sardines. They taste very similar, especially the variety that I used. I grew up eating not a ton of seafood but we did eat canned tuna at my grandma's house often. As I get older, I am trying to incorporate more seafood into my diet for the health benefits.
Sardines are a great source of nutrients and are a healthy food choice for these many reasons:
-High in protein-Rich in omega-3 fatty acids- good for the brain, helping to prevent heart disease and more! One serving has 1300 mg of omega-3 fatty acids.
-An excellent source of vitamin B-12, selenium, phosphorus and vitamin D. Vitamin D is great for bone health!
-One serving of sardines has 35% of your daily calcium. That is about the same as in a glass of milk! Perfect for those who don't eat a ton of dairy.
-They are quite inexpensive.
-They are precooked meaning that you do not have to spend extra time cooking them. In fact, this whole recipe is no-cook!
-They can be kept in the pantry like canned salmon or tuna and are perfect for quick meals.
-Can be used a variety of ways: mashed in a salad, cooked into a casserole, on a sandwich, etc.
For this recipe, I used Season Brand sardines which is wild caught and certified sustainable. The can is BPA-free. They are a nutritious meal option that is quick and easy.
The avocado is a great source of healthy fats. They tomatoes, green onions and bell peppers give you a boost of vitamins. The lime juice helps to counteract any fishiness from the sardines and gives it a delicious tangy flavor.
Mexican Sardine Salad Stuffed Avocados
Servings: 2
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
2 large avocados, halved and pit removed
1 container Season Brand sardines, drained and rinsed
1 bell pepper, finely diced
1 roma tomato, finely diced
1/3 cup frozen corn
1 green onion, diced
1/2 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions:
1. Mash the sardines with a fork. Mix together the rest of the ingredients besides the avocado.
2. Stuff the salad in the avocado. There will be extra salad that can't fit into the avocado so you can serve it on the side.
Enjoy!
2. Stuff the salad in the avocado. There will be extra salad that can't fit into the avocado so you can serve it on the side.
Enjoy!
Like this recipe? Check out other similar recipes:
Healthy Tuna SaladAvocado Grilled Corn Tomato Salad
Pineapple Salsa Chicken Salad
Avocado and Citrus Salad
Greek Chopped Salad with Roasted Chickpeas
Asian Chopped Salad
Blue Cheese Chopped Summer Salad
Kale Caesar Pasta Salad
Fattoush Salad
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Season Brand.
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