Description
A straightforward recipe for a fresh, chopped salmon salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14.75 ounce) can wild salmon, drained and skin/bones removed
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the drained salmon in a medium bowl. Break it up slightly with a fork.
- Add the chopped celery, red onion, and dill to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Pour the dressing over the salmon mixture.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- Serve this salad on lettuce cups or whole-grain bread.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90
Keywords: chopped salmon salad, canned salmon, easy salmon recipe, quick lunch, salmon salad