Hot Tuna Salads In Avocado Shells Recipe
Ingredients
| Celery stalks | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Tuna | 1 Can (10oz), drained | |
| 1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing | ||
| 1 jar (2 ounces) sliced pimiento, drained | ||
| Chili powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Avocados | 3 | |
| Cheddar | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), shredded | |
Directions
1. Mix celery, tuna, mayonnaise, pimiento and chili powder. Cut each avocado lengthwise into halves; remove pit. Cut thin layer from bottom of each half to prevent tipping if necessary.
2. Arrange avocados cut sides up in circle with narrow ends to center on 12-inch plate. Spoon about 1/4 cup tuna mixture onto each avocado half, spreading to cover entire cut surface. Cover with waxed paper and microwave on high (100%) 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; rotate plate 1/2 turn. Microwave uncovered until tuna mixture is hot and cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes longer.
2. Arrange avocados cut sides up in circle with narrow ends to center on 12-inch plate. Spoon about 1/4 cup tuna mixture onto each avocado half, spreading to cover entire cut surface. Cover with waxed paper and microwave on high (100%) 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; rotate plate 1/2 turn. Microwave uncovered until tuna mixture is hot and cheese is melted, 3 to 5 minutes longer.
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