Light Salmon Salad Sandwiches
Transform your lunch routine with these Light Salmon Salad Sandwiches—a healthy, flavorful twist on a classic! Featuring tender, flaked cooked salmon mixed with creamy Greek yogurt and a touch of mayonnaise, this recipe keeps things light without compromising on richness. Finely diced celery and red onion add a satisfying crunch, while fresh dill and a squeeze of lemon juice brighten the flavors beautifully. Served between slices of toasted whole-grain bread, layered with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato, these sandwiches offer a perfect balance of textures and nutrients. Ready in just 15 minutes, they make an easy, protein-packed meal ideal for busy afternoons or a quick picnic treat. Whether served fresh or chilled, these healthy salmon salad sandwiches are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cooked salmon (flaked, skin removed)
- 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt (plain, non-fat)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 pieces whole-grain bread slices (or sandwich rolls)
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
- 4 pieces tomato slices
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and mayonnaise until smooth.
Add the flaked cooked salmon, diced celery, red onion, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Gently fold all the ingredients together until well mixed. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Lightly toast the bread slices or sandwich rolls for added texture, if desired.
Layer each sandwich with a lettuce leaf and a tomato slice.
Spoon the salmon salad mixture evenly onto two of the bread slices (or roll bottoms), spreading it to cover the surface.
Place the second slice of bread (or roll top) over the salmon mixture to complete the sandwich.
Serve immediately or wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 4 hours for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.8 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 175 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 1541 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.6 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 74.3 g | 149% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.3 mcg | 127% | |
| Calcium | 281 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1548 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
