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Quick and Easy Salmon Salad

February 15, 2022 by Amy 1 Comment

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Mixed up salmon salad in a glass mixing bowl with a spoon in the bowl and a sliced lemon behind it.
Pink salmon chunks a round glass bowl with capers, diced red onion, diced cucumber, mayo, dijon mustard and fresh dill.

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You can make this easy salmon salad in about 5 minutes with only a few simple, healthy ingredients. It makes the perfect light meal or snack and is great for meal prep! Plus it is loaded with flavor, crunch and lot’s of protein.

Salmon salad with red onion and capers piled on top of a bowl of lettuce leaves with dill sprinkled on top.

During quarantine, canned salmon became a new go-to protein for me due to its accessibility and versatility. So in turn this easy salmon salad recipe was born. It took me a while to get it to you but here it is in all of it’s creamy, crunchy, protein-packed glory. It makes the perfect healthy lunch or dinner.

What I LOVE about this healthy salmon salad is that it takes 5 minutes to make it and you can store it and eat it as a light meal or snack for days. I love to pile it on top of lettuce leaves or on cucumber rounds. It’s also loaded with great flavor and crunch.

If you are not into salmon then be sure to check out this cranberry chicken salad.

Ingredients needed to make this easy salmon salad

Chunky canne salmon in a round bowl with a bowl of diced cucumber next to it.  With a sliced lemon, bowl of diced red onion, bowl of mayo, bowl of Dijon Mustard, dill, capers, salt and pepper in front of it.
  • Salmon – I used canned salmon in this recipe but you can use tuna or fresh cooked salmon as well.
  • Cucumber – for the crunch and color factors
  • Red onion – I like to chop the onion into small pieces.
  • Avocado mayo – you could also use regular mayo or Greek Yogurt
  • Dijon Mustard – to add some tang (I used a gluten free Dijon Mustard)
  • Capers – to give it that salty, briny taste
  • Lemon – for a little bright and fresh element
  • Salt and pepper – to enhance all of the other flavors
  • Fresh dill – adds a nice level of flavour

How to make a quick and easy salmon salad

  1. Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl.
  2. Mix well and top with more dill and fresh cracked black pepper.
  • Pink salmon chunks a round glass bowl with capers, diced red onion, diced cucumber, mayo, dijon mustard and fresh dill.
  • Mixed up salmon salad in a glass mixing bowl with a spoon in the bowl and a sliced lemon behind it.

Can you use fresh or canned salmon in this recipe?

Yes, you absolutely can use either canned or fresh salmon as long as it is cooked. This is actually a great recipe to use up leftover cooked salmon. Like this air fryer Cajun Salmon that would be great in this recipe.

Can you use tuna instead of salmon?

Yes! Tuna in place of the salmon will also work. I prefer the salmon but tuna can also be another great alternative in this recipe. You could also used chopped ham if you are not into fish.

What is the best canned salmon to buy?

I like to look for canned salmon that is wild caught and sustainable. It should also be free of mercury and the only ingredients should be salmon, water or oil and maybe salt. I like Wild Planet brand (you will need 2 – 6 ounce cans) for this recipe or Bumble Bee brand which comes in a large can (about 14.75 ounces).

How to serve this easy salmon salmon salad

There are so many ways to serve this salad. Here are a few of my favorites.

  • Pile it on top of some lettuce leaves for a low-carb, hearty meal.
  • Eat as a snack on some sliced cucumber rounds or crackers.
  • Serve it stuffed inside a hollowed out tomato as an appetiser or light meal.
  • Enjoy it with some crunchy pita chips or carrot chips.
  • Use it as a healthy filling for a sandwich or wrap.

More healthy salmon recipes to try!

  • Easy Sheet Pan Salmon with Green Beans and Potatoes
  • Air Fryer Salmon Patties with Fennel Apple Slaw
  • 10 Minute Air Fryer Cajun Salmon
  • Easy Salmon Tacos

Recipe Tips

  • You can use canned or leftover cooked salmon or even tuna in this recipe.
  • Make sure to drain any liquid out of the canned salmon, if using before adding it to the salad.
  • You can use plain greek yogurt in place of the avocado mayo to add even more healthy protein to this recipe.
  • Mix up the veggies and used diced celery, bell pepper or even diced carrots.
  • You can store this easy salmon salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Spoon lifted over salmon salad with more chunky salad on the spoon.

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Quick and Easy Salmon Salad


  • Author: Amy
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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You can make this easy salmon salad in about 5 minutes with only a few simple, healthy ingredients. It makes the perfect light meal or snack and is great for meal prep! Plus it is loaded with flavor, crunch and lot’s of protein.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (14.75 ounce) can of salmon  – drained
  • 1/4 cup avocado mayo or plain Greek Yogurt 
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoon capers – plus more for topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill – plus more for topping

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl.
  2. Mix well and top with more dill and fresh cracked black pepper.

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Notes

  • You can use canned or leftover cooked salmon or even tuna in this recipe.
  • Make sure to drain any liquid out of the canned salmon, if using before adding it to the salad.
  • You can use plain greek yogurt in place of the avocado mayo to add even more healthy protein to this recipe.
  • Mix up the veggies and used diced celery, bell pepper or even diced carrots.
  • You can store this easy salmon salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Healthy Salads
  • Method: Mixed
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

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  1. Lou

    February 16, 2022 at 9:27 am

    Yay! Can’t wait to make this. Have a can of salmon in the cupboard too!
    Thanks Amy

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