PIN Tuna Stuffed Avocado to try it later!

This Tuna Stuffed Avocado is a recipe I created with the tuna packed in olive oil that I’ve been infatuated with for so long. And if it’s HOT right now where you live, I think this is perfect for a no-cook low-carb dinner. Of course, there’s evidence on the blog of how I love the combination of tuna, avocado, cilantro, and lime. But if you don’t like cilantro I’d just leave that out for this tasty tuna stuffed avocado recipe.

I updated the photos for this very old recipe, and I also updated the recipe to make it a bit easier. The old recipe peeled the avocado and then scooped most of it out, leaving a “shell” of avocado to stuff with tuna. But when I made this again (a few times to get it just right) it seemed unnecessarily difficult to me to handle the peeled avocado. So the new recipe uses the avocado skin as a vessel to hold the tasty tuna, avocado, cilantro, lime, and red onion mixture.

I recommend serving this with lime wedges so you can add a generous squeeze of lime at the table. I thought one large avocado and one can of tuna was enough for a light lunch or dinner for two people, but I’ll give you some side dish recommendations below. And if you’re dying from the heat, I hope this no-cook recipe can help!

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PIN the Asian Marinated Chicken to try it later!

For this week’s Friday Favorites pick, I’m recommending this Asian Marinated Chicken that was such hit when I cooked it on kabobs for dinner guests! And the kabobs were enjoyed by both kids and adults. So I’m happy to report that the marinated chicken kabobs are not only healthy and low in carbs, they’re kid-friendly as well. If you’re looking for a tasty idea for summer grilling, I recommend this recipe.

If you don’t want to go to the trouble of making kabobs, just use my tips for making juicy grilled chicken breasts with the same marinade and make pieces of grilled chicken instead! Either way you do it, this Asian Marinated Chicken will be perfect for a summer dinner.

And I love summer cooking! At this tome year I’m starting to cook with zucchini, making salads with cucumbers and tomatoes, and grilling outside. And I love all the summer flavors! I hope you’re enjoying summer foods and planning to cook on the grill for the Fourth of July!

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PIN the Blueberry Salsa recipe to try it later!

Blueberry Salsa is a fun option for American-flag colored food to celebrate any patriotic holiday! And of course it’s perfect for the Fourth of July which is coming this weekend! I think this recipe is so fun for a festive side dish, and we absolutely swooned over this when we tested the recipe.

If you’re wondering if salsa with blueberries can be low in carbs, this recipe has chopped jicama for the white part and chopped red bell pepper for the red part. And blueberries are a relatively low-carb fruit. 

The delicious Blueberry Salsa has an interesting blend of sweet and savory flavors. It’s kicked up with a little finely diced red onion and cilantro (optional) and a dressing that combines lime juice, olive oil, and Green Tabasco Sauce (affiliate link). I’m completely serious when I say you’ll want to serve this with grilled chicken and fish all summer long.

And if you’re celebrating this weekend and want another fun idea for Fourth of July food, my easy recipe for Red White and Blue Salad has been popular for years!

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PIN Market Street Grill Cucumber-Dill Sauce to try it later!

Many people who live near downtown Salt Lake were sad to hear that the original location of Market Street Grill & Oyster Bar is closing. For me, that news brought back so many memories of amazing dinners eaten there! And when I went there for a special meal, I always enjoyed the famous Cucumber Dill Sauce. Then years ago I visited Market Street Grill when they were giving out the sauce recipe. I met the owners and they gave me permission to publish the recipe on my blog.

Today is the last day in business for this iconic restaurant that’s been a beloved dining destination for 50 years! So I’m reminding you about this sauce in memory of the many times I enjoyed it there. I’ve made the Cucumber Dill Sauce many times since I posted the recipe. Often I made it for dinner guests, and it was always a hit.

The sauce is perfect to eat on most any type of baked or grilled fish, but see below for other options for using it. And this sauce is especially perfect to make when you have fresh dill and cucumbers in the garden! I hope you try it if you like those flavors. And if you’re a Salt Lake resident who has enjoyed great dinners at Market Street Grill, I’d love to hear about your memories in the comments.

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PIN Fattoush Salad to try it later!

Fattoush Lebanese Salad is something I make every summer when I have fresh herbs, tomatoes, and garden cucumbers. And some recipes are my absolute must-make favorites, and this is one of them!

I never get tired of this amazing Lebanese salad, so for this week’s Friday Favorites pick I’m reminding you about Fattoush Salad! I encourage you to make this salad as soon as it’s fresh tomato season! If you have mint and parsley growing in the garden, that’s even more reason to try this salad!

I got the Fattoush Salad recipe from a reader named Lori, and I made it three times in four days after she sent it to me. Then I discovered Joseph’s Low-Carb Pita Bread and this became my go-to summer salad. And if you check the carbs on the low-carb pita bread I use for Fattoush Salad recipe, you’ll see it’s not that much a a splurge.

The toasted pita that gets soaked in the lemon juice and olive oil dressing that’s seasoned with Sumac! That’s partly what makes this salad so amazing. Of course, you can definitely use less pita bread (or skip it completely for Keto) and the salad will still be great. I hope you try this recipe soon, especially if you haven’t had Fattoush!

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PIN Gyro Meatball Lettuce Wraps to try some later!

This recipe for Ground Beef Gyro Meatball Lettuce Wraps is for everyone who loves the complex flavors of Greek Gyros! And the recipe is especially for my brother Mark who’s such a lover of Greek food. These meatballs are delicious in low-carb pita bread, of course. But I think the meatballs served in lettuce wraps are so perfect for a summer meal! Whichever you prefer, please don’t skip the homemade Tzatziki Sauce!

At first it took me a few tries to get the seasoning for the Gyro meatballs just right. It was the recipe for Homemade Gyro Meat from The Spice House that helped us get these meatballs perfectly seasoned. I used slightly less Greek seasoning than the recipe called for, since it’s salty, but that combination of flavors was fantastic.

And everyone who likes Greek flavors will love this idea for a summer dinner. I hope you try it right away!

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PIN the Keto Cobb Salad to make it later!

The idea for Keto Cobb Salad (without Lettuce) popped into my mind because I love salads, but sometimes I get tired of lettuce. So this recipe focuses on the Cobb Salad ingredients I  always eat first, and it doesn’t need lettuce! And I think this sounds like an amazing lunch or dinner any time of year.

I first proposed the idea to Jake and Kara when we were having a cooking session, and they were skeptical. But we cut up the ingredients, mixed the dressing, and photographed it. Then (always the best part) we tried the salad, and they were convinced that this was a great idea!

You don’t have to bother with arranging the Keto Cobb Salad ingredients in rows like we did if you’re just making this for a quick lunch or dinner. But if you like chicken, boiled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, bacon, and blue cheese, I bet you’re going to love this Cobb Salad recipe without lettuce!

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PIN the Shrimp Avocado Salad to try it later!

This favorite Shrimp and Avocado Salad is a recipe that became a hit on the blog almost immediately. Since I first shared it, I’ve made this simple salad over and over when it was too hot to cook. And it’s definitely HOT in Utah this time of year, so this salad seems like the perfect recipe to remind you about for Friday Favorites this week!

And not only is this a perfect hot weather recipe, but Shrimp and Avocado is perfect for a special occasion like Father’s Day. Everyone who likes shrimp will love this salad when you take it to a get-together!

And shrimp and avocados are two of my favorite foods, but it’s the amazing dressing with lots of fresh lime juice, olive oil, and a touch of cumin that makes this salad a wow for me! I know shrimp is a bit of a budget splurge these days. But salads like this are the reason I keep frozen cooked shrimp in the freezer all summer long. Hope you enjoy trying the Shrimp and Avocado Salad if you’re also a shrimp fan!

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PIN the BLT Salad Recipe to make it later!

I love this BLT Salad recipe that’s perfect to make when it’s not quite fresh tomato season yet. And Father’s Day is this weekend, and I think this salad is perfect for a side dish salad for a special meal!

The salad uses ripe cherry tomatoes, perfectly-crisp pieces of thick-sliced bacon, and Romaine lettuce with a garlicky dressing. And that combination creates a salad with so much flavor! This salad is delicious with cherry tomatoes. But you can also make it with larger diced tomatoes when it’s tomato season and you have fresh garden tomatoes! 

And you can add more bacon if you like the sound of that! No matter how you adjust the recipe this BLT Salad is always going to be quick, easy, and delicious! And I think any bacon-loving dad would enjoy this on Father’s Day.

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PIN Grilled Flat Iron Steak to try it later!

Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Chimichurri Sauce is an easy but impressive recipe that would be a treat to make for Father’s Day! And this tasty steak with the perfect herb sauce for beef is a dish that will impress anyone you make it for.

It was my butcher who first recommended I try Flat Iron Steak, telling me he was sure I’d like it. And I got interested when the butcher told me this cut of beef didn’t need to be marinated and was perfect for grilling. At that time Flat Iron Steak wasn’t that well-known, but now I see it at Costco during the summer months! And I know steak is more expensive these days. But flat iron steak is less expensive than premium cuts of beef that are usually cooked on the grill.

I’ve been making Grilled Flat Iron steak for years now! And steak with Chimichurri Sauce is one of my go-to recipes to make for dinner guests. I hope you try it soon if you like the sound of this dish!

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