The Ultimate 5-Minute Creamy Canned Salmon Salad for Sandwiches
Make this incredibly easy, protein-packed canned salmon salad in just five minutes. It is perfect for quick sandwiches or low carb lettuce wraps, offering a healthy and flavorful lunch option.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (7.5 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Open the can of salmon and drain off any excess liquid. Place the salmon in a medium bowl.
- Use a fork to flake the salmon until it reaches your desired texture.
- Add the mayonnaise, chopped celery, red onion, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, pepper, and salt to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients together until they are well combined and creamy. If using, stir in the fresh dill.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately on bread for a classic salmon salad sandwich or spoon into crisp lettuce cups for a low carb option.
Notes
- For a brighter flavor, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- If you prefer a less chunky texture, mash the salmon more thoroughly before mixing in the other ingredients.
- This creamy salmon salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to three days for easy meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 26
- Cholesterol: 85