Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.

Heart-healthy salmon and avocado come together in thisSalmon-Stuffed Avocadosrecipe.

A touch of lime juice adds just the right amount of acid to balance the dressing.

Ingredients for Salmon-Stuffed Avocados

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The dressed salmon is stuffed into a silky ripe avocado.

Keep reading for expert tips, including what to serve with this dish.

Add 5 ounces salmon and mix well.

Mixing salmon and other ingredients in a bowl

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Halve 2 avocados lengthwise and remove pits.

Scoop about 1 tablespoon of flesh from each avocado half into a small bowl.

Mash the scooped-out avocado flesh with a fork and stir into the salmon mixture.

Avocados being partially scooped out to make Salmon-Stuffed Avocados

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Garnish with chives, if desired.

Plus, you won’t be adding excess liquid to the stuffing.

you’ve got the option to slide out the fish bones using your fingers.

Salmon-Stuffed Avocados on a blue surface

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Just tug at them from an angle.

you’re free to also use fish bone pliers, needle-nose pliers or tweezers.

When avocados are sliced and exposed to air, they will begin to turn brown.

When choosing an avocado, gently squeeze it with your palm, not your fingertips.

It should be soft but not mushy.

If it’s brown underneath, it might be too ripe.

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