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Creamy Salmon Salad

Flaked salmon tossed in a bright, herby Greek yogurt dressing with lemon, dill, and briny capers. Crunchy celery and green onion make it a protein-packed lunch that beats tuna salad every time.

⏱ 30 min4Americansalmonsaladhigh-proteinmeal-preplunch

Ingredients

  • 4 filletsalmon fillets · 6 ounces each; or 2 (14–15 ounce) cans of salmon, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 4 tablespoonolive oil · divided
  • 1/4 cupwhole milk Greek yogurt
  • 1large lemon · zest and juice
  • 3 tablespoonfresh dill · chopped
  • 1/4 cupcapers with brine
  • 3 stalkcelery · finely chopped
  • 4green onions · finely chopped

Steps

  1. 1

    Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the salmon skin side down and cook for 5-7 minutes, until it easily flips.

  3. 3

    Flip and cook 2-3 minutes more, until fully cooked and flaking easily with a fork.

  4. 4

    Let the salmon cool, then remove and discard the skin and flake the flesh into bite-sized pieces.

  5. 5

    In a large bowl, whisk together the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, Greek yogurt, lemon zest and juice, and dill.

  6. 6

    Add the flaked salmon, capers with brine, celery, and green onions, then toss gently until everything is well coated.

  7. 7

    Chill for 30 minutes before serving, if desired.

Creator's notes

About 36g of protein per serving — the creator pitches it as a change-up from tuna salad that doesn't feel like a boring desk lunch.

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