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Mediterranean Avocado Toast

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Total Time: 15 min

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 350
Total Fat 19g
Saturated Fat 3g
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 30mg
Sodium 510mg
Total Carbs 25g
Dietary Fiber 7g
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 20g
Potassium 560mg

Vitamin A 168 IU; Vitamin C 4 mg; Calcium 66 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 247 IU; Folate 89 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 8%; Calcium 6%; Iron 15 %; Vitamin D 60%

*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.

A tasty sample of the Mediterranean diet on an easy-to-make avocado toast. California Avocado hummus, salmon and olives make this a delicious lunch, snack or protein-happy breakfast with an excellent source of protein (40% DV) and vitamin D (60% DV).

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Serves: 2

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1 tsp. olive oil, plus additional for drizzling (optional) 4 oz. salmon steak, cut in half 1/2 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and diced 1/2 cup prepared hummus 2 slices rosemary and olive oil bread, or your favorite bread 4 Mediterranean-style olives, pitted and halved
  1. In a medium skillet, heat oil on medium.
  2. Add salmon and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until done. Remove skin.
  3. Meanwhile, mash half of the avocado into the hummus. Stir in remaining avocado.
  4. Toast bread, then spread with avocado hummus.
  5. Top with salmon, flaking with a fork if desired, then olives.
  6. If desired drizzle with extra olive oil.

Serving Suggestion: Serve on your favorite toast or bagel.

Beverage Pairing: Sparkling rose, pinot noir or fino sherry, for sipping.

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*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?

There are lots of quick and easy recipes on this site. Some have more than 7 ingredients, but most can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Even with simple recipes it helps to know how to store avocados before you use them and if you have any left over.

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Recipe Categories: 7 Ingredients or Less Avocado Toast Breakfast Mediterranean Diet Sandwiches, Burgers & Wraps Seafood Snacks
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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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