Make This Salmon Salad for a Quick, High-Protein Lunch

Make This Salmon Salad for a Quick, High-Protein Lunch

from eatingwell.com
Lunch

This salmon salad combines flaky canned salmon with tangy capers and fresh, fragrant dill for an easy, high-protein lunch.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cupwhole-milk plain strained (greek-style) yogurt
  • ¼ cupfinely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoonsfinely chopped red onion
  • 3 tablespoonslight mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoonsfinely chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
  • 1 tablespoonlemon juice (from 1 small lemon)
  • 2 teaspoonsdrained nonpareil capers, finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoonground pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoonsalt
  • 1can no-salt-added water-packed salmon, drained
  • lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Directions

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    Combine ¼ cup yogurt, ¼ cup celery, 2 tablespoons red onion, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, the chopped capers, ¼ teaspoon pepper and ⅛ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl, stir well. Add drained salmon; stir gently, flaking the salmon into bite-size pieces, just until combined. Garnish with dill and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.