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Creamy Salmon Salad Recipe

Homemade Salmon Salad made with fresh salmon, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and capers. Great for sandwiches or wraps.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets or 2 (14–15 ounce) cans of salmon, drained
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • ¼ cup whole milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 large lemon zest and juice
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • ¼ cup capers with brine
  • 3 celery stalks finely chopped
  • 4 green onions finely chopped

Instructions

  • Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon skin side down on the heated skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until the salmon easily flips. Flip and continue cooking for 2-3 more minutes until fully cooked and flaking easily with a fork. Let cool, then remove and discard the skin and flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, greek yogurt, lemon zest and juice and dill.
  • Add the flaked salmon, capers with brine, chopped celery and green onions on top and toss gently until everything is well coated.
  • Chill for 30 minutes if desired before serving.

Notes

My Top Tip: After cooking, give your salmon a few minutes to rest before flaking it. This will help it keep its moisture (and make it easier to break apart).
Storage: This salmon dish can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. To keep it fresh, store it in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.25cups | Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 678mg | Potassium: 938mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg

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