Description
Salmon Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that brings together tender salmon, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy dressing for a delightful meal option. Perfect for busy weekdays or leisurely lunches, this salad is incredibly versatile. Serve it in crisp lettuce cups for a light, low-carb choice or on hearty whole-grain bread for a satisfying sandwich. With zesty lemon juice and fragrant dill, every bite bursts with flavor, making it an irresistible addition to your meal rotation. Plus, it’s ideal for meal prep, as it keeps well in the fridge for up to four days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 ounces salmon (canned or freshly cooked)
- 1/2 small red onion (diced)
- 1 stalk celery (diced)
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dry dill)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the salmon, diced red onion, and diced celery.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salmon mixture and stir gently until all ingredients are coated.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg