High-Protein Salmon Salad
High-Protein Salmon Salad is a quick and healthy meal made with canned salmon, Greek yogurt, lemon, and fresh dill.Ready in just 10 minutes.Perfect for meal prep, wraps, sandwiches, or light lunches.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons drained nonpareil capers finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 can no-salt-added water-packed salmon drained
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Extra fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, fresh dill, lemon juice, chopped capers, black pepper, and salt.
- Stir the ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the drained salmon to the bowl.
- Gently fold the salmon into the mixture, lightly flaking it into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve the High-Protein Salmon Salad immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes for even more flavor.
- Garnish with additional dill and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- This salmon salad works well in sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or stuffed avocados.
- Add sliced boiled eggs for even more protein.
- Fresh parsley or chives can be used instead of dill.
- For extra freshness, serve with cucumber slices or mixed greens.