Salmon Salad for Sandwiches
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this irresistibly creamy and flavorful Salmon Salad for Sandwiches! Made with tender, flaked cooked salmon, a tangy blend of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice, this recipe is brightened by crisp celery, zesty red onion, and aromatic dill. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper, this easy-to-make salmon salad comes together in just 15 minutes and makes the ultimate filling for sandwiches. Serve it between soft slices of bread with crisp lettuce for an effortlessly delicious meal that’s perfect for picnics, work lunches, or casual dinners. Packed with protein and bursting with flavor, this salmon salad will quickly become your go-to recipe for satisfying sandwiches.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cooked salmon (flaked, skinned, and deboned)
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 stalk celery (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 8 slices bread (for serving)
- 4 leaves lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked salmon and use a fork to flake it into small pieces.
Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl. Stir until well combined and creamy.
Mix in the chopped celery, red onion, and fresh dill. Make sure the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the salad.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
If not serving immediately, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
To assemble sandwiches, spread the salmon salad onto a slice of bread, top with a lettuce leaf (if using), and place another slice of bread on top.
Cut the sandwich in half if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1792 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.9 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 213 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 1992 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.1 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 91.6 g | 183% | |
| Vitamin D | 29.8 mcg | 149% | |
| Calcium | 464 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1488 mg | 32% | |
*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.
