California Avocado Salmon Lettuce Wrap

Total Time: 20 min

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 350
Total Fat 14g
Saturated Fat 2g
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 75mg
Sodium 600mg
Total Carbs 23g
Dietary Fiber 8g
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 36g
Potassium 892mg

Vitamin A 154 mcg; Vitamin C 71 mg; Calcium 97 mg; Iron 4 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 103 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 1.56 g.

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 80%; Calcium 8%; Iron 20%; Vitamin D 0%.

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This flavorful lettuce wrap is a perfect for your gut. The yogurt dressing adds probiotics which, when combined with the prebiotic fiber allows the population of good bacteria in your gut to thrive.  In addition to that, the salmon and avocado provide good fats. California Avocados are a source of monounsaturated fats while the salmon contains omega-3s, both of which can help fight inflammation.

In addition to that, the salmon and avocado provide good fats. Each wrap is a nutrition powerhouse providing more than 100% daily value (DV) of vitamin K (115 mcg/100% DV), along with an excellent source of dietary fiber (29% DV), 80% DV vitamin C, 20% DV Iron and 20% DV Potassium.

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Serves: 4

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California Avocado Yogurt Dressing (2 tsp. per wrap) 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded and peeled 1 cup Greek yogurt 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped 1/8 tsp. sea salt, or to taste 1/2 tsp. black pepper California Avocado Salmon Lettuce Wrap 1 can garbanzo beans, (15.5-oz. can) 1/2 cup red onion, diced 3/4 cup celery, sliced 1/2 cup bell pepper, orange, diced 1/2 cup bell pepper, red, diced 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into 1" chunks 1/3 cup parsley, chopped 2 cans Alaska Red Salmon, (7.5-oz. cans), check for and remove bones, if any 4 butter lettuce leaves, large

For California Avocado Yogurt Dressing:

  1. Place avocado in a medium-sized bowl and mash with a fork until all of the big pieces are crushed.
  2. Add the yogurt, lemon juice, parsley, sea salt and black pepper. Blend using food processor or blender until smooth.
  3. Place in the refrigerator and let sit for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

 

For the wrap:

  1. Place one lettuce leaf on each plate. Mix remaining ingredients and place on top of lettuce. Top with two teaspoons of salad dressing, or more to taste.

 

Serving Suggestion: Serve two per person as an entrée or one as an afternoon snack.

Beverage Pairing: Pair a cool glass of flavored ice tea like peach or pomegranate and add a sprig of basil or mint!

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

It’s actually easy to create an avocado rose. If you want to elevate the presentation of a meal, just add a beautiful avocado rose. Or you could add one of these delicious California Avocado side dish recipes.

As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados

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