Salmon Salad

By courtneyepowell

Ingredients

• 1 7.5-oz. can wild salmon, drained, skin and large bones removed
• 1 tablespoon basil pesto
• 1 tablespoon olive oil mayonnaise
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 2 drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
• 5 pitted kalamata olives, finely chopped
• 2 scallions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 ripe but firm avocado, halved, pit removed
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted, optional

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a bowl, combine salmon, pesto, mayonnaise, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, scallions and vinegar; mash with a fork. Add a little water to adjust texture, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Spoon salmon salad into avocado halves, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, if desired, and serve