BEST SALMON SALAD
BEST SALMON SALAD is a easy American recipe that serves 2. 300 calories per serving. Recipe by Clean & Delicious on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 20 min
Cost: $89.83 total, $44.92 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 can (6 oz) Wild Sockeye Canned Salmon (drained, flaked)
- 1 can (6 oz) Wild Pink Canned Salmon (drained, flaked)
- 1 large stalk Celery (chopped)
- 1 Persian Cucumber (seedless, sliced lengthwise then chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Red Onion (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons Capers (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise (real, full‑fat)
- 2 tablespoons Plain Greek Yogurt (full‑fat or low‑fat)
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt (or to taste)
- 1 pinch Black Pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Drain the canned salmon
Open each can, pour out any liquid, and let the salmon drain in a colander for about a minute.
Time: PT1M
Flake the salmon
Transfer the drained salmon to a large mixing bowl and break it up with a fork until mostly flaked.
Time: PT2M
Prep the celery
Roughly chop one large stalk of celery and add it to the bowl.
Time: PT2M
Prep the cucumber
Slice the Persian cucumber lengthwise, then slice each half into half‑moons and chop into bite‑size pieces. Add to the bowl.
Time: PT2M
Add red onion and capers
Finely dice 2 tablespoons of red onion and chop 2 tablespoons of capers, then stir them into the bowl.
Time: PT2M
Incorporate fresh herbs
Chop 2 tablespoons each of fresh dill and fresh parsley, then add to the salad.
Time: PT2M
Make the creamy dressing
In a small side bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of real mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt until smooth.
Time: PT1M
Season the salad
Add a pinch of kosher salt and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper to the bowl.
Time: PT1M
Combine everything
Pour the dressing over the salmon mixture, then gently fold everything together until evenly coated.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 300
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 10 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: High protein, Gluten‑free, Pescatarian
Allergens: Fish, Eggs, Dairy
Last updated: April 20, 2026






