Salmon Salad Recipe

All you need is 5 minutes of your time and 5 ingredients to make this flavorful and satisfying Salmon Salad. It’s the perfect recipe when you’re in need of a quick lunch and even makes for a tasty afternoon snack. It can be served in a variety of different ways – as a sandwich, a lettuce wrap, on top of cucumber slices, or on a bed of greens. This recipe can be made with canned salmon, leftover cooked salmon, or even canned tuna. Use what you have on hand, what’s on sale or what sounds best to you.

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5-Minute Salmon Salad

All you need is a few minutes of your time and 5 ingredients to make this 5-minute salmon salad. This recipe is kid-friendly & great for a lunch or a snack. This recipe is Whole30 and paleo-friendly.

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1/4 of recipe, calories 210 calories, Sugar 0 g, Sodium 415 mg, Fat 16 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 17 g

Ingredients:

• 2 (5-6 oz) cans of salmon, drained
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise*
• 1 medium stalk celery, finely chopped
• 3 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
• 1 Tbsp. fresh dill or 1 tsp. dried dill
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice (optional)

Instruction:

1. In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix well. Add additional mayo to reach your desired consistency.
2. Serve as a sandwich, in a lettuce wrap, on a bed of greens, on top of cucumber slices or cracker, or however you’d like!

Salmon Salad Recipe

This salmon salad recipe makes a main dish salad with chopped vegetables, flaky fish, and tangy citrus dressing. It has plenty of protein and healthy fats, so it’s nutritious and delicious!

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 /4

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 /4, calories 296 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 992 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 7 g, unSaturated Fat 13 g

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. salmon
• 3 cups cucumber (chopped)
• 3 cups red bell peppers (chopped)
• ¾ cup red onions (chopped)
• 1 medium avocado (chopped)
• 4 cups lettuce (chopped)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1.5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instruction:

1. In a large salad bowl, add the salmon, cucumber, red bell peppers, red onions, avocado and lettuce. Mix everything together until combined.
2. In a mason jar, pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice and olive oil. Add salt and pepper and whisk everything. Continue to whisk while streaming in the olive oil*.
3. Taste the dressing to check the seasoning and pour over the salad. Enjoy!

Avocado Salmon Salad

Avocado Salmon Salad with an incredible lemon herb Mediterranean dressing! Loaded with cucumber, olives, tomatoes and feta cheese!

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 411 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 27 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 128 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 5 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar ((optional))
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
• 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• cracked pepper (to taste)
• 1 pound (500 g) skinless salmon fillets
• 4 cups Romaine ((or Cos) lettuce leaves, washed and dried)
• 1 large cucumber (diced)
• 2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
• 1 red onion (sliced)
• 1 avocado (sliced)
• 1/2 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives ((or black olives), sliced (optional))
• Lemon wedges (to serve)

Instruction:

1. Whisk together all of the marinade/dressing ingredients in a large jug. Pour out half of the marinade into a large, shallow dish. Refrigerate the remaining marinade to use as the dressing later.
2. Coat the salmon with the marinade. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear salmon on both sides until crispy and cooked to your liking.
3. While salmon is cooking, prepare all of the salad ingredients and mix in a large salad bowl.
4. Slice salmon and arrange over salad. Drizzle with the remaining UNTOUCHED dressing. Serve with lemon wedges.

Superfood Salmon Salad

This salmon salad is loaded with roasted sweet potato croutons, avocado, pickled onions and dressed in a light lemon vinaigrette! It’s an easy go-to meal you’ll love having as part of your weekly rotation.

Prep: 15min

Total: 55min

Serving Size: 1 salad without dressing

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 salad without dressing, calories 476 kcal, Sugar 9 g, Sodium 650 mg, Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 32 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, unSaturated Fat 11 g

Ingredients:

• 2-4 oz salmon fillets
• 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
• sea salt and pepper (to taste)
• 4 cups baby kale + romaine (or spring mix)
• 2 cups sweet potato croutons
• ½ avocado (sliced)
• ¼ cup pickled red onions
• ¼ cup crumbled feta
• 2 Tablespoons pepitas
• Lemon vinaigrette dressing

Instruction:

1. Make pickled red onions, the lemon vinaigrette dressing and bake your sweet potato croutons.
2. Season salmon filets with sea salt and ground pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet (a cast-iron works great) over medium-high heat. Place salmon in pan, skin side up for about 4 minutes or until the flesh is golden brown. Turn and cook until salmon is medium-rare, about 4 more minutes.
3. In a salad bowl, toss greens with sweet potato croutons, pickled red onions, feta and pepitas.
4. Divide between 2 plates. Top salad with salmon and avocado. Then drizzle with the lemon vinaigrette. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.

SALMON SALAD | if you like my tuna salad recipe, you’ll LOVE this salmon salad recipe!

FAQ

What does a salmon salad contain?

How to make salad salmon?

1. In a large salad bowl, add the salmon, cucumber, red bell peppers, red onions, avocado and lettuce. Mix everything together until combined.
2. In a mason jar, pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice and olive oil. …
3. Taste the dressing to check the seasoning and pour over the salad.

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