Easy Salmon Salad Recipe With Canned Salmon
This easy recipe comes together quickly and uses delicious ingredients like fresh dill, lemon, and parsley, and has a refreshing crunch from celery and green onions. It makes the perfect high protein lunch or snack!
Equipment
- 1 Large glass bowl
- 1 Mixing Spoon
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 3 6 oz cans salmon
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise avocado or olive oil based
- 2-3 medium stalks celery chopped
- 1 bunch green onions about 1/3 cup chopped
- 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh dill chopped. Freeze dried dill is good too
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne peper optional
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- salt & pepper to taste
- lemon zest & fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the fresh ingredients: Chop parsley, dill, celery, and green onions. Juice the lemon.
- Combine everything: In a large bowl, combine canned salmon with all other ingredients. Stir well, and season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, add more dill, parsley, or lemon juice to taste.
- Serve with fresh parsley, and a little bit of lemon zest on top. Enjoy plain, with crackers, or as a topping on your favorite salad base.
Notes
Canned tuna is also delicious in place of salmon in this recipe.