Salmon Salad Recipe
A quick and healthy Salmon Salad Recipe made with flaky salmon, celery, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, or lettuce wraps. Ready in under 15 minutes.
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 in a microwave-safe dish and cover loosely.
- Microwave for about 2 minutes or until the salmon is fully cooked through. You can also use leftover cooked salmon.
- Flake the cooked salmon with a fork and allow it to cool slightly.
- Add the chopped celery, chopped red onion, lemon juice, mayonnaise, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Mix everything well until combined.
- Refrigerate the Salmon Salad Recipe for at least 15 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- Serve over toast, inside lettuce cups, over greens, or in sandwiches.
Notes
- Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor.
- You can use canned salmon if fresh salmon is unavailable.
- Add avocado for a creamy and nutritious twist.
- This recipe works well as a sandwich filling or salad topper.