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Smoked Salmon Chard Wraps
An easy to prepare lunchbox meal, these wraps have the perfect balance of carbs, protein and healthy fats.
Prep Time10 Mins
Total Time10 Mins
Ingredients
- 8 chard, collard or other leaves
- 0.5 medium cucumber
- 1 small avocado
- 3.5 oz smoked salmon
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup full-fat cream cheese
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped dill or chives
Instructions
For preparation:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and blanch the chard leaves for 20 to 30 seconds.
- Using tongs, immediately remove the leaves from the boiling water and plunge them into a bowl of Ice water.
- Drain and dry the leaves on a clean dish towel or paper towels.
- Place them, one at a time, on a chopping board, cut the stems off, and set aside.
- Peel and cut the cucumber into thin strips. Peel and slice the avocado, and set aside.
- Drizzle the salmon with lemon juice.
For Assemble :
- Place the salmon in the center of 1 or 2 chard leaves. Spoon the cream cheese on top of the salmon.
- Add the dill, cucumber, and avocado. Make sure you leave some space on each side.
- Fold the long sides of the leaf over the filling.
- Roll up the chard wrap tightly.
- Secure with a toothpick, if necessary. Eat immediately or store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Fats 26.2g
Protein 16g
Carbs 10g
Net Carbs 5g