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Salmon Salad

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"Try this salmon salad in place of the standard tuna salad." — Jessica

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2 (7 ounce) cans salmon, drained
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
1 cup chopped celery

2 tablespoons capers
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 leaves lettuce

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Directions

Crumble the salmon into a 1 quart bowl, removing any bones or skin.
In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, celery, capers and pepper. Mix well and then add to salmon and toss. Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 05, 2003

I hate tuna salad but I love salmon. I substituted dill for capers and added a little chopped onion. Yummy!

—STORMBORN

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 30, 2012

It was a little bland as written for my personal taste. I bumped up the flavor with celery seed, finely chopped green onions, dill weed, diced red bell pepper, and sweet salad cubes. I started with a teaspoon of each and adjusted as I went along. I used envelopes of salmon and not canned. I served on whole wheat flatbread, with spring greens on top and a squeeze of lemon.

—FLAME673

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Jun 08, 2010

This was really good. I made the following revisions: I used 4 tablespoons of Mayo with Olive Oil only. I used about 2 T of fresh dill, 1/2 tsp of lemon juice, no capers, 1 cup of chopped celery, 1/8 tsp of garlic powder, and fresh pepper. I also threw in 2 green onions sliced small. Very tasty and now I can get find another use for canned salmon other than salmon cakes! Thanks!

—CARTEGROVES

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May 20, 2005

My husband and I loved this recipe! I used left-over grilled salmon rather than the canned. I added chopped walnuts, cut back on the celery and capers, and used a couple of shakes of cayenne rather than the black pepper. I served it on bagels with slices of smoked mozzarella, chopped tomatoes and lettuce. FABULOUS!!

—ANITAW1

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Oct 07, 2004

excellent, I used full fat mayo and yorgurt as well as wild canned alaskan salmon and it was great the yogurt really lightens it up. oh and i hate capers so i omitted them. Overall a nice change from tuna salad.

—MOSTDREADFUL

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Nov 18, 2006

This was very good! I avoid tuna and this was a yummy alternative. I like salmon better than tuna anyway. I had no plain yogurt so I used light sour cream instead. I also only used half of the celery, and left out the capers and added dill. Used Trader Joe's wild Alaskan canned salmon. Ate as a sandwich on whole-grain bread, with sliced avocados and baby lettuces. So good! Next time I might add a dash of lemon juice and some garlic powder.

—What a Dish!

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Jun 27, 2011

This is a great basic recipe for Salmon Salad. I did use a large can of Salmon, drained, removed skin and crushed the bones. I used regular Mayo and unflavored Greek style yogurt. I don't care for capers, per another reviewer suggestion I used 3/4 tsp. of dill. The dill complimented the tang of the yogurt nicely. Curry powder would be a nice seasoning for this dish, I would start with 1/2 tsp. then adjust up if needed. I served this on artisan bread with red leaf lettuce and sliced tomato. Cantaloupe was served as well. A nice Zinfandel, fresh limeade would be a great beverage choice with this one.

—mommajana

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Jan 11, 2008

The use of yogurt here a great idea for lowering calories without sacrificing too much flavor. Wonderful recipe Jessica! Thanks for sharing. Question: I bought a can of wild caught pink salmon (my first time buying canned salmon) and was disappointed to find plenty of bones and some skin residues along with the salmon. I suspect this isn't in all canned salmon versions. Can anyone recommend a brand that comes without the bones? Thanks in advance.

—golazo

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Nutrition

Calories
182 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
3.7 g
1%

Cholesterol
44 mg
15%

Fat
7.4 g
11%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
23.9 g
48%

Sodium
568 mg
23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Salmon Salad

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 182
Calories from Fat: 67

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.4g 11 %
Saturated Fat 1.6g 8 %
Cholesterol 44mg 15 %
Sodium 568mg 23 %
Potassium 425mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 3.7g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
Protein 23.9g 48 %
Sugars 2.2g
Vitamin A 35 %
Vitamin C 8 %
Calcium 31 %
Iron 10 %
** Thiamin 4 %
** Niacin 95 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 14 %
** Folate 13 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.