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    Canned Salmon Salad

    Published: Sep 6, 2020 / Updated: Aug 1, 2021 / 45 Comments

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    This salmon salad is made with canned salmon and comes together quickly! It's similar to tuna salad, so it's great in sandwiches for easy lunches.

    canned salmon salad sandwich (two halves stacked)

    I think canned salmon is somewhat underrated. Tuna gets all the glory, so if you want to change things up a bit, give this a try. Canned salmon is healthy and fairly inexpensive, and it's something I like to include in my diet every now and then. 

    You may also like my Canned Salmon Pasta or this Easy Tuna Salad Recipe.

    Can I use fresh salmon?

    Yes! I recommend using about 1 pound of fresh salmon (you could definitely use leftover cooked salmon for this recipe). I would probably eat any leftovers faster than if using canned salmon, however (within a couple of days).

    canned salmon salad in a glass prep bowl

    A note on canned salmon

    You can buy canned salmon without skin/bones, but I usually buy it with. Why? Because it's more flavorful, contains extra vitamins/minerals, and you don't even notice when you mash it all up. I know the idea may not be super appealing to some people (or if you think too much about it haha), but give it a try if you're curious! My mom always bought canned salmon that way, and so I continued as an adult. I used canned sockeye salmon (Cloverleaf brand here in Canada). 

    Recipe notes & tips:

    • This salmon salad recipe is pretty flexible. Just like with tuna salad, feel free to add/omit ingredients based on what you've got on hand or prefer. I encourage you to taste and adjust ingredient quantities as needed!
    • I use my Microplane zester/grater to zest the lemon. I add lemon zest to many of my salmon recipes - it really adds a ton of freshness that pairs well with the fish. 
    • If you can't get fresh dill, dried dill will work in a pinch (but I do prefer the flavor of the fresh stuff). I'd start with 1 teaspoon, taste it, and add more if needed.
    • I just included butter leaf lettuce in the sandwiches pictured, but feel free to add more stuff... tomatoes, arugula, cucumber, a different kind of lettuce, a slice of cheese... anything goes. 

    Give these similar recipes a try...

    • Smoked Salmon Pasta Salad
    • Smoked Salmon Dip
    • Easy Shrimp Salad
    • Easy Canned Tuna Pasta (Ready in 15 Minutes!)

    canned salmon salad in a sandwich

    Let me know if you'll give these canned salmon salad sandwiches a go! Questions? Ask me in the comments below. 

    canned salmon salad sandwich (two halves stacked)

    Canned Salmon Salad

    This salmon salad is made with canned salmon and comes together quickly! It's similar to tuna salad, so it's great in sandwiches for easy lunches.
    4.94 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 197 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 (5 ounce) cans salmon drained
    • 1/4 cup mayo
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of 1/2 lemon
    • 1 stick celery chopped small
    • 1-2 tablespoons capers drained & chopped
    • 1-2 tablespoon red onion chopped small
    • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Drain the salmon and add it to a bowl. Mash it with a fork. Prep the other ingredients and add them to the bowl, then mix it all together. Taste and season with salt & pepper/adjust ingredients as needed.
    • This recipe makes enough for 4 sandwiches (try adding some lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and/or sliced cheese to each sandwich). This canned salmon salad will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days.

    Notes

    • Recipe is easily halved (just use one can of salmon and cut other ingredients in half).
    • This recipe is very forgiving. If you don't like an ingredient, you can definitely leave it out/sub as needed with what you've got on hand!
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 17gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 437mgPotassium: 262mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 205mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword canned salmon salad, salmon salad with canned salmon
    Author Natasha Bull
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    1. KathyD says

      April 30, 2022 at 8:21 AM

      5 stars
      Another of your recipes that made it into my Best of 2022 recipe file! This was soooooooo good. It was super easy to prep in the morning and take to work. The flavor combination is absolutely perfect. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 30, 2022 at 10:08 AM

        That's awesome!! You're very welcome, Kathy! πŸ˜€

        Reply
    2. Ellen Shaw says

      April 9, 2022 at 9:33 AM

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe been wanting salmon salad but wasn’t sure about the taste. This recipe taste great!!! It was so refreshing !!! Thank you!! I look forward to more of your recipes!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 9, 2022 at 9:35 AM

        I'm so happy to hear that! πŸ˜€ You're very welcome. I appreciate your 5-star review! Let me know if you try anything else.

        Reply
    3. AP says

      March 26, 2022 at 9:12 PM

      5 stars
      Amped up the lemon juice and dill, skipped zesting, and made open faced melts with a slice of tomato and cheddar 🀀

      Thank you!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 26, 2022 at 10:39 PM

        Sounds amazing!!

        Reply
    4. Julie says

      March 7, 2022 at 4:54 PM

      5 stars
      Excellent! Capers bring it to another level:)! Placed in wraps! Delicious
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 7, 2022 at 10:30 PM

        That's great to hear!! πŸ™‚ Thanks for your review!

        Reply
    5. Doni says

      February 27, 2022 at 1:24 PM

      Added 3 cans of mushrooms and 9 boiled eggs for a family dinner (tripled the recipe). Plugged it into my weight loss program and under 150 calories per serving! Excellent! Next time the reduced calorie mayo/ miracle whip

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 27, 2022 at 1:45 PM

        Great!! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. Elaine Wise says

      February 23, 2022 at 1:01 PM

      Delicious!! I made it with wild sockeye salmon, canned. The brand I used was Wild Planet. Skinless and boneless. I loved it!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 23, 2022 at 1:33 PM

        Awesome!! πŸ™‚ So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the brand recommendation!

        Reply
    7. KristinWinkler says

      December 5, 2021 at 4:10 PM

      Could you use Miracle Whip and pickle relish

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 5, 2021 at 4:13 PM

        I don't see why not. Enjoy! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    8. Kay says

      October 19, 2021 at 12:41 PM

      5 stars
      Excellent ! Added water chestnuts and a Serrano chili pepper - just because they needed to be used up. Going to make grilled salmon/cheese sandwiches tonight. πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘ Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 19, 2021 at 12:44 PM

        Awesome!! So happy you liked it!

        Reply
    9. imnotcocteau says

      August 18, 2021 at 10:35 AM

      5 stars
      Easy, breezy, delicious, Glad I could finally use my capers. The range of textures and tastes, especially when placed on my English muffin, was joyous. I'm glad I live alone so I can get one or two more sandwiches out of this.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 18, 2021 at 11:59 AM

        I'm so pleased you enjoyed it!! πŸ™‚ Thanks for letting me know.

        Reply
    10. Anna J says

      August 8, 2021 at 5:47 AM

      The best recipe ever. Soooo delicious !!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 8, 2021 at 10:05 AM

        Thank you, Anna! πŸ˜€

        Reply
    11. Teresia Nash says

      July 26, 2021 at 12:22 PM

      5 stars
      Taste great! Did not have capers so just left that out and left the salt out. Loved it.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 26, 2021 at 12:38 PM

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!

        Reply
    12. Morris says

      July 18, 2021 at 9:03 PM

      5 stars
      Fabulous recipe! So fresh and delightful!
      I didn't have fresh lemon on hand so used fresh lime. Worked great! I used baby spinach leafs from the garden for greens (fenugreek sprouts worked okay but I preferred the spinach). Not only delicious but healthy as well. Can't wait to try it on rye bread. Many might not need any salt, so taste it before adding salt.
      Thanks for sharing this "keeper" recipe!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 19, 2021 at 8:09 AM

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Morris! πŸ™‚ Yes, it's definitely easy to customize to your liking. Thanks for taking the time to write me a review!

        Reply
    13. Darlene says

      June 26, 2021 at 10:24 PM

      My grandson is allergic to eggs. What can I substitute for the mayonaise?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 26, 2021 at 10:43 PM

        Maybe vegan mayo?

        Reply
      • Brandon Judell says

        August 18, 2021 at 10:39 AM

        Yes, Even Hellman's makes an eggless, vegan mayonnaise.

        Reply
    14. Linda says

      June 25, 2021 at 6:28 PM

      5 stars
      This is seriously the BEST salmon salad I have ever had! Very fresh tasting. I made the recipe as written - just cut everything in half cause I only had 1 tin of salmon. I will make it again - served with a salad this is a delicious fast meal. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 25, 2021 at 9:55 PM

        That's so great to hear!! Thank you, Linda! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    15. Sean says

      May 16, 2021 at 9:34 AM

      5 stars
      I was looking for a Salmon Salad Sandwich recipe and found this one. I wanted to use leftover salmon from last night. EXCELLENT! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        May 16, 2021 at 9:35 AM

        You're very welcome!! I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, Sean! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    16. Tim says

      April 23, 2021 at 6:02 AM

      4 stars
      This was a nice change from tuna. Definitely added my menu.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 23, 2021 at 8:08 AM

        Great!

        Reply
    17. Steve says

      March 22, 2021 at 8:49 PM

      Really good recipe...loved it! I'm sick of tuna and have a ton of canned salmon. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 22, 2021 at 8:50 PM

        I'm so pleased you enjoyed it!! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    18. Mary says

      January 18, 2021 at 2:13 PM

      Delicious put in rye bread add green pepper to salad instead of caoers serve with dill picke

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 18, 2021 at 2:57 PM

        Great!! So glad you enjoyed it, Mary!

        Reply
    19. Sabari says

      January 3, 2021 at 6:33 PM

      5 stars
      really yummy, thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 3, 2021 at 6:45 PM

        You're welcome! πŸ˜€

        Reply
    20. Jennifer Lucero says

      December 17, 2020 at 1:14 PM

      5 stars
      Finally, a good recipe for canned salmon! It turned out wonderful. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 18, 2020 at 10:49 AM

        You're very welcome! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    21. Kenneth Clark says

      September 25, 2020 at 5:14 PM

      5 stars
      I had no idea how good a canned salmon salad could be. I purchased a micro-plane just for this recipe. So much better than the grader I used to use.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 25, 2020 at 6:20 PM

        I'm so happy to hear that!! πŸ™‚ And enjoy your Microplane... I use mine often!

        Reply
    22. HRHLeesa says

      September 19, 2020 at 2:12 PM

      5 stars
      Sadly didn't have any Salmon...but had two pouches of albacore tuna and used them instead and loved this recipe. Can't wait to try with Salmon.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 19, 2020 at 6:44 PM

        Well I'm so glad you enjoyed it with tuna!! πŸ™‚

        Reply

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