Description
This 5-Ingredient Salmon Salad is a quick, fresh, and protein-packed meal made with tender salmon, crunchy celery, red onion, lemon juice, and creamy mayonnaise. Perfect for meal prep, sandwiches, wraps, or light lunches, this healthy salmon salad comes together in minutes and delivers satisfying flavor with minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound raw skinless salmon fillet
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the salmon fillet on a microwave-safe plate and cover loosely.
- Microwave for about 2 to 3 minutes until the salmon is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
- Allow the salmon to cool for several minutes.
- Flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces using a fork.
- Transfer the salmon to a mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped celery and chopped red onion.
- Pour in the lemon juice and mayonnaise.
- Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Gently stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until chilled.
Notes
- Use canned salmon for an even quicker version.
- Greek yogurt can replace mayonnaise for a lighter option.
- Fresh herbs like dill or parsley add extra flavor.
- Serve on toast, lettuce wraps, bagels, or over greens.
- Chilling the salad for 30 minutes enhances the flavor.
- Avoid overcooking the salmon to keep it tender and moist.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
