What is the best canned salmon to get?

When buying canned salmon, we look for brands that test for and minimize mercury. We opt for canned, wild-caught Alaskan or Pacific salmon versus farmed or Atlantic salmon. For these reasons, two of the brands we have used a lot are Wild Planet and Safe Catch canned salmon.

Can you eat salmon cold on a salad?

Absolutely! You can add salmon to a salad when it’s hot (right after cooking, grilling, or sauteing), at room temperature, or chilled and cold on top of a salad. Salmon flakes after it has been cooked, whether it's hot or cold. I prefer it chilled, but Jessie tends to like her salmon hot on a salad.

What are some healthy dressings to use on a salmon salad?

Some of my favorite healthy dressings that pair well with salmon served over lettuce are a red wine vinaigrette, a strawberry or raspberry vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, or honey mustard. That said, my recipe already has dressing built-in (in the form of mayonnaise). So I just serve it over greens without adding additional dressing.

Easy 5-Minute Salmon Salad

Servings: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

2 (5-6 oz) cans of salmon, drained
⅓ cup mayonnaise*
1 medium stalk celery, finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
1–3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (optional, added to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

In a medium or large bowl, combine the drained salmon, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, dill, lemon juice (if using), and black pepper.
Stir until well mixed and add additional mayo to reach your desired consistency.
Serve salmon salad as a sandwich, in a lettuce wrap, on a bed of greens, or enjoy with cucumber slices, crackers, or chips.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

*For egg-free, choose a vegan mayo or use plain Greek yogurt.

Two brands of canned salmon we like and have used a lot are Wild Planet or Safe Catch.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 232
Fat: 16 g
(Sat Fat: 3 g)
Sodium: 393 mg
Carbohydrate: 1 g
(Fiber: 0 g
Sugar: 0 g)
Protein: 15 g
Cholesterol: 48 mg

Dietary

Dairy-Free Gluten-free Grain-Free Nut-free Paleo Whole30

Recipe By: Stacie Hassing