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Salmon Salad in a white bowl with a gold spoon.

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.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword salmon salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 109 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

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

  1. Open the salmon cans and drain out the water, pressing out any excess water. Transfer canned salmon to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Break up the salmon with your fork into smaller pieces.
  3. Add remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix together.
  4. 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!

Nutrition Facts
Salmon Salad Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 344mg15%
Potassium 86mg2%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 377IU8%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.