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)!

5-Minute Salmon Salad
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 272 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cans (5 oz.) wild salmon drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp. bread and butter pickles chopped
- 2 Tbsp. liquid from pickles
- 2 tsp. dried chives or 2 Tbsp. fresh chives, chopped
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
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In bowl, place salmon and gently break apart with fork.
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Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped pickles, liquid from pickles and chives. Gently mix to combine, add fresh ground pepper to taste.
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Serve as is or add in one of optional variations.
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Refrigerate leftover mixture in sealed container 3-4 days.
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.