5-Minute Salmon Salad

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Say hello to your new go-to salmon salad—packed with protein, bursting with flavor and ready in 5 minutes. Using canned wild salmon makes this dish a total weeknight hero: sustainable, low in mercury and kind to the planet. Whether you pile it on a sandwich, wrap it in crisp lettuce or scoop it up with crunchy veggies, this versatile salad is ready to jazz up your lunch or snack game. Plus, with easy add-ins like pesto or kimchi, it’s customizable to fit whatever mood you’re in. Get ready for a fast, fresh and flavor-packed staple that’ll have you reaching for seconds (or thirds)!

Salmon Salad on Bed of Lettuce on a Plate With Scalloped Edges. A Soft Napkin Lies Nearby.

Salmon Salad on Bed of Lettuce on a Plate With Scalloped Edges. A Soft Napkin Lies Nearby.
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5-Minute Salmon Salad

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 272 kcal
Author Cathy Vogt

Ingredients

Optional variations

  • 1-2 Tbsp. pesto
  • 1 Tbsp. kimchi drained and chopped
  • Dash hot sauce
  • Substitute chives with dill tarragon or parsley

Instructions

  1. In bowl, place salmon and gently break apart with fork.
  2. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped pickles, liquid from pickles and chives. Gently mix to combine, add fresh ground pepper to taste.
  3. Serve as is or add in one of optional variations.
  4. Refrigerate leftover mixture in sealed container 3-4 days.

Recipe Notes

Get the ingredients you’ll need for this protein-packed salad from Vitacost.

Nutrition Facts
5-Minute Salmon Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 94mg31%
Sodium 865mg36%
Potassium 484mg14%
Carbohydrates 3g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 0.4g0%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 2052IU41%
Vitamin C 19mg23%
Calcium 346mg35%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Featured Products

Safe Catch Wild Pacific Pink Salmon
Spectrum Culinary Mayonnaise Organic
Dragon Hot Sauce Caribbean Style Habanero Pepper Sauce
Cathy Vogt

Cathy Vogt is a Health & Culinary Coach, focused on educating clients on how to adopt healthier eating & lifestyle habits. She is a professionally trained chef, Integrative Nutrition Coach and Eating Psychology Coach. Cathy’s first book; Cultivating Joy in the Kitchen, offers plant-forward recipes along with nourishment practices, empowering reader to change their thoughts regarding health and get cooking! Learn more about her work, recipes and resources at www.anaturalchef.com.