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Quick and Easy Canned Salmon Salad for Sandwiches and Meal Prep

A perfectly molded cylinder of creamy salmon salad topped with chopped green onions on a white plate.
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Make this simple, protein-packed salmon salad using canned salmon. It is fast to prepare, perfect for light lunches, and great for meal prepping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (14.75 ounce) can wild salmon, drained and skin/bones removed
  • 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Drain the canned salmon well. Place the salmon in a medium bowl. Use a fork to flake the salmon thoroughly, removing any remaining bones or skin pieces.
  2. Add the chopped celery and minced red onion to the bowl with the flaked salmon.
  3. In a small separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. This creates your creamy salmon salad dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing mixture over the salmon and vegetable mixture. Gently fold everything together until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Stir in the fresh dill, if using.
  6. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  7. Serve immediately on toasted bread for salmon salad sandwiches, or chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor before serving over greens or packing for meal prep.

Notes

  • For a gluten free salmon salad, serve this mixture in lettuce cups or with gluten-free crackers.
  • To make this paleo salmon salad, substitute the mayonnaise with a paleo-approved alternative like avocado oil mayonnaise or mashed avocado.
  • This recipe keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, making it excellent for meal prep salmon salad portions.

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