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This recipe has a bit more fat than I might recommend, but the fat is mostly coming from the salmon and the avocado, both of which are healthy fats.  Even the sesame oil is a healthier choice because its cold pressed.

Sushi Salad – Serves Six 

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. fresh salmon
• 12 oz. fresh Ahi tuna
• 2 medium-sized avocados
• 2 tbs finely chopped onions
• 2 oz. Oriental seaweed marinated in Wasabi (obtained at gourmet markets)
• 4 tbs sesame oil
• 2 tbs rice vinegar
• 1 tbs brown sugar
• 6 oz Chinese crispy noodles
• 1 tbs toasted sesame seeds
• Lemon juice to taste

Directions:

1. Dice separately salmon, tuna and avocados. Combine onions with avocados.
2. Use an empty 1 quart can, open at both ends as a mold
3. Gently layer mold starting with layer of tuna, avocado, and salmon.
4. Chill in refrigerator for at least one hour.
5. To serve, unmold on a plate and pour dressing over top.

To make dressing, combine sesame oil, vinegar, brown sugar and lemon juice.

Garnish with seaweed, crispy noodles and sesame seeds.

Nutritional Information – Per Serving

• Calories:           482
• Carbs:                27g
• Protein:             28g
• Fat:                      29g