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Quick & Easy Salmon Salad

A mound of creamy salmon salad mixed with celery and topped with fresh dill, served on a white plate.

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Prepare this simple salmon salad using canned or cooked salmon. It works well as a sandwich filling or served over fresh greens.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (14.75 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Place the drained and flaked salmon in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the mayonnaise, celery, lemon juice, dill, Dijon mustard, pepper, and salt to the bowl.
  3. Mix all ingredients together until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Serve immediately on bread, crackers, or over lettuce.

Notes

  • For a lower-fat version, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
  • If using cooked salmon, flake it into bite-sized pieces before mixing.
  • You can prepare this salad up to 2 days ahead and store it covered in the refrigerator.

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