Description
A healthy and refreshing salmon salad made with creamy avocado, protein-rich Greek yogurt, fresh dill, crisp celery, and a hint of lemon. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish can be enjoyed on sandwiches, wraps, open-faced toasts, or as a flavorful addition to salads and grain bowls. Perfect for a quick, nutritious lunch or snack, using either canned or cooked salmon.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- Approx. 150 grams canned salmon, drained (approx. 5 ounces; OR use cooked salmon)
- 1/2 a 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 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 a lemon, juice only
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Drain the canned salmon or cook and cool fresh salmon if preferred. Dice celery, red onion, and chop fresh dill. Slice and scoop out half of a ripe avocado.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the drained salmon, avocado, Greek yogurt, diced celery, red onion, fresh dill, garlic powder, and lemon juice into a large mixing bowl.
- Mash and Mix: Using a fork or a potato masher, mash the salmon and avocado together while stirring all ingredients to combine evenly. The mixture should be creamy but still retain some texture from the celery and onion.
- Season: Taste the salmon salad and season with salt and pepper according to your preference. Stir to incorporate the seasoning well.
- Serve: Enjoy the salmon salad as a filling for sandwiches, open-faced toasts, pita or lettuce wraps, or as a topping for green salads and grain bowls. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Use wild-caught canned salmon for higher omega-3 content.
- Adjust garlic powder and lemon juice for your taste preference.
- This salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- For added crunch, sprinkle some chopped nuts or seeds before serving.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with vegan yogurt to make it dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
