Skip to main content

Salmon Salad Mix

A delicious and vitamin-packed alternative to tuna salad, this salmon salad is made with tangy pickles, low-fat yogurt and a bit of creamy mayonnaise.
Kid friendly
Creamy salmon mix on lettuce in a bowl.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes: 1 ½ cup
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

1 can (14.75 ounce) salmon, drained
¼ cup pickle relish (dill or sweet) or chopped pickles
¼ cup nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons lemon juice (about ½ lemon)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a medium bowl, break up salmon and skin and mash small bones with a fork.
  3. Add relish, yogurt, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Mix together until well combined.
  4. Chill before serving. Serve on a bed of salad greens or use as a sandwich filling.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Small salmon bones are soft after canning. They can be mashed and eaten for more calcium.
  • Salmon skin is also soft after canning. Stir it in for healthy fats (omega-3 fatty acids).

Comments

Middle students loved this recipe! They had fun chopping up pickles plus the green onion and radishes we added. We ate this on whole wheat tortillas with grated jimica and lettuce. Super yummy and fast!!!

You might also like...

Recipes A to Z (without photos)

Glass of Sunshine Flavored Water
Pitcher of ice water with orange wedges.

Glass of Sunshine Flavored Water

Easy, homemade flavored water. So refreshing!
Prepare:
5 minutes
Cook:
0
Makes:
8 cups
Superhero Shepherd's Pie
Plate of a ground beef and vegetable mix with a layer of mashed potato on top.

Superhero Shepherd's Pie

Try this mix of vegetables and ground beef topped with mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.
Prepare:
15 minutes
Cook:
60 minutes
Makes:
10 cups
Savory Oatmeal
Bowl of cheesy oatmeal topped with chopped tomatoes.

Savory Oatmeal

Savory oatmeal is a delicious and comforting meal that can be customized to use ingredients you have on hand.
Prepare:
15 minutes
Cook:
30 minutes
Makes:
3 cups
Whole-Wheat Zucchini Bread
Slices of moist zucchini bread.

Whole-Wheat Zucchini Bread

A warm and tasty sweet treat that’s packed with veggies, warm cinnamon and crunchy nuts.
Prepare:
15 to 20 minutes
Cook:
45 to 60 minutes
Makes:
16 slices
Stovetop Sorghum
Big bowl of small sorghum pellets.

Stovetop Sorghum

This nutrient-rich grain has a sweet and nutty flavor.
Prepare:
5 minutes
Cook:
1 hour
Makes:
2 ½ cups
Pineapple Veggie Chicken
Medium bowl of chicken, pineapple and vegetables in broth served with rice.

Pineapple Veggie Chicken

Chicken breast simmered in a sweet and tangy broth with a hint of citrus, garlic and ginger.
Prepare:
20 minutes
Cook:
30 minutes
Makes:
10 cups