Description
A simple and refreshing Salmon Salad recipe that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. This salad combines flaked salmon with crunchy celery and red onion, dressed with a zesty lemon mayo dressing. Enjoy it on its own, over toast, in lettuce cups, or on a bed of greens.
Ingredients
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Salmon Salad:
- 1/2 pound raw skinless salmon fillet
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 lemon (juice of)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the salmon: Cook the salmon in the microwave, covered, for about 2 minutes until cooked through, or use leftover cooked salmon.
- Flake the salmon: Flake the cooked salmon with a fork and let it cool.
- Prepare the salad: Add the flaked salmon, chopped celery, red onion, lemon juice, mayonnaise, kosher salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
- Refrigerate: Refrigerate the salad for up to 4 days to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Serve the salmon salad over toast, in lettuce cups, on a salad, or as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 139 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 185mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 2.5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 17.5g
- Cholesterol: 39.5mg
