If you’re looking for a simple, protein-packed meal that comes together in minutes, this Salmon Salad is about to become your new favorite. It’s quick, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep or a last-minute lunch.
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This salmon salad is a delicious twist on classic tuna salad. It’s creamy, herby, tangy, and crunchy all at once. Plus, it uses pantry staples, so it’s a great go-to when you’re low on groceries. Whether you’re enjoying it in a sandwich, on a salad, or scooped up with crackers, it’s super versatile and satisfying.
How to make Salmon Salad
First, gather your ingredients.
Ingredients
For best taste, always use the highest quality ingredients you have access to.
To make this salmon salad recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- Canned salmon in water
- Red onion
- Celery
- Fresh parsley
- Mayo
- Capers
- Dijon mustard
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
Feel free to swap out red onion for scallions if you want a milder flavor.
Don’t have capers? Chopped green olives make a great substitute.
You can even add a splash of lemon juice for an extra zing.
Making canned salmon salad
Homemade Salmon Salad is a simple recipe that can be made in just a few steps. Here is how to make it.
First, open and drain the canned salmon. Use a fork to press out any excess water and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Break the salmon up into smaller pieces with your fork.
Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Leftovers
Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Always use common sense and good judgment when it comes to leftovers, though! If something looks or smells funky, don’t eat it.
I hope y’all enjoy this salmon salad recipe! Let me know if you try it.
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Salmon Salad Recipe
If you're looking for a simple, protein-packed meal that comes together in minutes, this Salmon Salad is about to become your new favorite. It's quick, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep or a last-minute lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 6-ounce cans boneless skinless cooked salmon in water
- ½ small red onion finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon mayo avocado oil mayo works well!
- 1 tablespoon capers chopped
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Open the salmon cans and drain out the water, pressing out any excess water. Transfer canned salmon to a large mixing bowl.
- Break up the salmon with your fork into smaller pieces.
- Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix together.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Recipe Notes
Capers: Can be swapped for green olives
Red onions: can be swapped for scallions
Serve as you would tuna salad – in a sandwich, on a salad, on crackers!
Carolyn R. says
Sounds good, but I think the protein count must be off since a single can of salmon has about 19 g. of protein, yet your serving nutrition states 1 g.of protein per serving.
Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy says
Thanks for the heads up! I will check on what’s going on.