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A quick salmon salad with fresh herbs, crunchy vegetables and a smooth and creamy dressing. Just a few ingredients in this delicious and easy to make salad.
See the menu planner below for some quick meal ideas to serve this creamy mustard salmon salad recipe.
2-3 servings (as a main dish)
You will need 6 ingredients:
- Canned Salmon
- Shredded Carrots
- Cucumber
- Fresh Dill
- Mustard
- Mayonnaise or Yogurt
Make Ahead for this Salad:
- If you prefer to cook your own salmon, prepare as desired
and measure out 2 cups and break into small chunks
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Ingredients:
canned salmon – measure out 2 cups and
break into small chunks
shredded carrots – 1 cup
Quick Tip: Use packaged shredded carrots from the supermarket to save time.
cucumber – 1/2 cup cut into medium-sized cubes
fresh dill – 1 tbsp finely minced
(you may use dried dill – use 1/4 tsp)
prepared mustard – 1 tbsp
*mayonnaise or yogurt – 3/4 cup
*Lower the Fat: Use low-fat or fat-free mayonnaise
or yogurt when preparing recipe.
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1. In a mixing bowl, combine the salmon, carrots and cucumber.
2. In a smaller bowl, combine the dill, mustard and mayonnaise or yogurt. Stir well to combine.
3. Add dressing to the salmon salad and toss well to combine.
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Quick Meals - Menu Planner:
Main Meal Ideas:
** Serve salmon salad on a bed of cooked pasta with a side of prepared frozen and cooked spinach soufflé.
** Serve salmon salad recipe with broiled portobello mushrooms and baked sweet potatoes.
** Serve this creamy seafood salad on a bed of steamed cabbage leaves and mushrooms with roasted vegetables on the side.
Light Meal Ideas (suitable for lunch or a light dinner):
** Serve salmon salad on washed salad greens with heated focaccia bread.
** Serve this quick salad in lettuce leaf cups with avocado and tomato cubes sprinkled with salt and pepper and a grating of fresh parmesan cheese.
** Serve this simple salmon salad with a side of carrot, celery, and breadsticks.
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Ingredient Exchanges:
* Instead of Shredded Carrots: try Diced Celery or Jicama
* Instead of Cucumber: try Radishes or Snow Peas
* Instead of Fresh Dill: try Chives or Parsley
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