Description
Discover this savory and healthy salmon salad recipe that is perfect for a light meal or a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-ounce) cans of wild-caught salmon, drained and flaked
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as spinach, arugula, and romaine)
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flaked salmon, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
- Add the red onion, celery, dill pickles, and fresh dill to the bowl. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
- To serve, place a generous portion of mixed greens on each plate. Top with a scoop of the salmon mixture.
- If desired, add sliced avocado on top and serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise.
- Add diced bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for extra color and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: varies
- Unsaturated Fat: varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: varies
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: varies
Keywords: salmon salad, healthy recipe, savory salad