Salmon Salad
Nov 30, 2024 05:37 AM
With flaked salmon, crisp veggies, and a creamy, herby Greek yogurt dressing, this easy Salmon Salad recipe is fresh, packed with protein, and exactly what I want for lunch.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Salmon Salad Recipe
Big Flavor. This salmon salad draws inspiration from classic Waldorf salad ingredients like dill and nuts, but adds a touch of Mediterranean flair. It’s a little bit unexpected, but in the best kind of way.
A Fantastic Meal Prep Lunch. I always feel better about the week ahead when I’ve taken time to make myself a batch of this salmon salad and stash it in the fridge. It’s one less thing to think about during the hectic work week!
So Many Ways to Enjoy It. Scoop it onto buttery crackers, spoon it onto lettuce leaves, stuff it into mini peppers—there are endless possibilities here, which means even if you eat it all week long, it never gets boring!
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pound center-cut, skin-on side of salmon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin divided
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground oregano divided
- ½ small red onion finely chopped
- ⅓ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- Zest of 2 mediums lemon about 2 teaspoons
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove minced or grated garlic
- 2 mini cucumbers or ½ English cucumber, cut into ½-inch dice (about 1 ½ cups)
- ½ cup crumbled feta optional
- ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
- ¼ cup currents raisins, or golden raisins
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
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