Sardine and Avocado Salad with Lemon-Dijon
A protein-packed salad with canned sardines (in olive oil) and creamy avocado, tossed in a zesty lemon-dijon dressing, perfect for supporting skin health and reducing inflammation. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs sardines, avocado, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 (2 oz) in olive oil, drained sardines
- 1 medium, diced avocado
- 1/2 medium, juiced lemon
- 1 tsp diplomatic mustard
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp finely chopped chives
- pinch sea salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 2 (2 oz) drained sardines in a bowl and mash with a fork until flaky; add 1 medium diced avocado, 1/2 medium lemon juiced, 1 tsp dijon mustard, and 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Step 2: Gently fold together with 1 tbsp finely chopped chives and a pinch of sea salt until evenly combined and creamy, taking care not to over-mix the avocado.
- Step 3: Chill for 10 minutes to let flavors meld, then serve chilled as a refreshing salad or on a bed of leafy greens.
