Description
A quick and nutritious Healthy Salmon Salad made with creamy avocado and tangy Greek yogurt, perfect for a light lunch or snack. This versatile salad combines canned or cooked salmon with fresh vegetables and herbs for a protein-packed, flavorful dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 150 grams canned salmon, drained (approx. 5 ounces; or use cooked salmon)
- 1/2 medium-sized avocado (ripe)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup diced celery (approx. 2 stalks)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the drained salmon, diced celery, red onion, chopped fresh dill, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, and lemon juice into a large mixing bowl.
- Mash and Mix: Using a fork, mash together the salmon and avocado until creamy but still chunky. Stir all ingredients together until well combined. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Serve: Serve the salmon salad as desired. It works wonderfully as a sandwich filling, on open-faced toasts, in pita or lettuce wraps, atop green salads, or in grain bowls for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Leftovers: Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eaten within one day.
- Canned or Cooked Salmon: Canned salmon is a quick, convenient option, but cooked or leftover salmon can also be used. Simply flake the cooked salmon before mixing.
- Ingredient Variations: Feel free to substitute or add other fresh herbs like chives or parsley, or crunchy veggies like diced carrots or cucumbers to customize the salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
