If canned salmon isn’t currently in your pantry – it should be. This recipe for canned salmon is great because it tastes great and can be used in many different ways. This recipe tastes great and can be eaten in lettuce wraps or on toast. Either way, you’ll be getting a lot of healthy fats that are good for your heart and your mood. It’s also a great source of protein. You should try this healthy salad recipe if you like egg salad, chicken salad, or your favorite tuna salad.
Not only that, but it’s also very simple to put together. I’ve tried salmon salads with fresh salmon fillets but they were too much work. Canned salmon, has all of the same nutritional properties as fresh – at a fraction of the price.
Canned salmon is an incredible staple to keep in your pantry. It’s affordable, nutritious, and versatile. But let’s be honest – plain canned salmon eaten straight from the can can be a bit bland and boring.
Luckily, there are so many easy ways to take your canned salmon from drab to fab. By adding a few simple ingredients, you can transform canned salmon into irresistible sandwiches, salads, tacos, pasta dishes, and more.
Keep reading for 15 amazing ways to spice up canned salmon and take your meals from zero to hero!
1. Make Salmon Salad Sandwiches
One of the easiest ways to use canned salmon is to whip up a tasty salmon salad. Simply combine the salmon with mayonnaise lemon juice, fresh dill capers, celery, and onion. Season it with salt and pepper to taste.
Spread the salmon salad on bread or lettuce leaves, then add your favorite sandwich toppings, like tomatoes and lettuce, and you’ve got a tasty, protein-packed lunch in no time!
2. Toss It Into Pasta
If you want to make your favorite pasta dish better, all you have to do is add some flaked canned salmon. Alfredo, pesto, lemon-butter, and creamy mushroom sauces all pair wonderfully with salmon.
Stir the salmon into hot pasta along with vegetables like peas, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, or broccoli. Top with parsley, lemon zest, red pepper flakes, or Parmesan for extra flavor.
3. Make Salmon Cakes
When you mix canned salmon with parsley, dill, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasoning, you get tasty patties or cakes that are flaky on the inside and crisp on the outside. Put them on buns to make sandwiches or serve them with vegetables for a simple main dish.
4. Add It to Tacos
Give your tacos a protein punch by adding flaked canned salmon to them. It’s tasty in crispy fish tacos paired with crunchy cabbage and tangy dressings. Or mix it into tacos with beans, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, and avocado.
5. Make Niçoise-Inspired Bowls
A salmon niçoise bowl has all the flavors of a classic French niçoise salad. Start with a base of lettuce or greens. Top with canned salmon, boiled eggs, potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, and olives.
Drizzle with your favorite vinaigrette and voila – a beautiful, balanced meal in a bowl!
6. Put It On Avocado Toast
Canned salmon makes avocado toast extra luxurious. Mash some avocado onto toasted bread and top with flaked salmon, a squeeze of lemon or lime, red pepper flakes, and fresh dill or cilantro.
7. Stuff It Into Bell Peppers
Roasted bell peppers make excellent vessels for canned salmon salads and mixtures. Stuff them with salmon mixed with rice, veggies, cheese, herbs – whatever sounds good! Top with breadcrumbs and roast until heated through.
8. Fold It Into an Omelette
Jazz up your morning omelette by folding in some canned salmon. The eggs and salmon combine for a complete, protein-packed breakfast. Add cheese, veggies, or herbs too.
9. Top a Salad
Turn a garden salad into a hearty main-dish meal by topping it with canned salmon. Try pairing it with kale and quinoa or arugula and lentils. Toss everything with a bold vinaigrette and finish with nuts, seeds, or Parmesan cheese.
10. Mix Into Quinoa Bowls
Quinoa is the perfect blank canvas to pile on all your favorite canned salmon add-ins. Cook up quinoa with veggies like corn, tomatoes, or spinach. Top with salmon, avocado, nuts, cheese, and citrus for a nutritious and delicious bowl.
11. Put on Top of Sweet Potatoes
Baked sweet potatoes topped with salmon make an easy, healthy dinner. Bake sweet potatoes until tender and top with canned salmon mixed with Greek yogurt, lemon, and fresh dill.
12. Blend Into Burgers
Add canned salmon to your burger mix for juicy salmon burgers. Combine salmon with breadcrumbs, egg, onion, herbs, and spices. Shape into patties and cook to your liking. Serve on buns with all the fixings.
13. Make Salmon Hash
Make salmon hash by cooking diced potatoes in olive oil until crispy. Add canned salmon, veggies, and seasonings. Cook until heated through. Top with a fried egg for breakfast or enjoy on its own.
14. Toss with Zoodles
For a lighter pasta alternative, spiralize zucchini into noodles. Toss with olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add canned salmon and cook until warmed through. Top with Parmesan, pine nuts, and basil.
15. Spread on Crackers or Toast
For easy snacks or appetizers, simply spread canned salmon onto crackers, toast points, or cucumber slices. Top with cream cheese, herbs, capers, or everything bagel seasoning for extra flavor.
Endless Possibilities with Canned Salmon
See? With just a few simple add-ins, you can take canned salmon to spectacular new heights. It’s affordable, nutritious, and easy to dress up.
Keep your pantry stocked with canned salmon so you always have the makings for quick, delicious meals. Get creative with combinations of veggies, spices, herbs, grains, and sauces to keep your salmon dishes exciting.
How to eat canned salmon salad
- Eat it with baby carrots, red peppers, cherry tomatoes, sliced fennel, endive, or any other fresh vegetable of your choice.
- Romaine lettuce cups
- Stuff into an avocado half
- Over a bed of lettuce or baby spinach
- Toast a piece of whole grain bread and put a tomato and fresh basil on top of the salmon salad to make a sandwich.
- Serve with more cucumber slices and whole grain or seed crackers.
- Turn into a wrap stuffed with lettuce and tomato
When buying canned salmon, it’s crucial to check the ingredients list. You should aim for one that has minimal ingredients, most often salmon, water, and salt. Once you have selected a few good options, it’s time to compare the sodium level. Choose the brand with the lowest amount of sodium per serving. Simple as that!.
This salmon salad recipe is very easy and works well for low-carb days. You can also make it a full meal for regular macro days if you’re following the FASTer Way to Fat Loss with me. It’s full of whole food nutrition, real food, and it’s a great way to meet your macro goals.
This salmon salad recipe is full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and calcium (if you choose bone-in salmon). It’s also very high in protein.
Macros look like this:
Calories: 176
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrate: 3g
Protein: 21g
Fiber: 1g
How to make salmon salad
I like to start by making the vinaigrette in a large bowl. Combine your vinegar and olive oil with mustard. Mix it with a small whisk or fork. Add in your salt and black pepper to taste. I like to use truffle salt or Seasonello. If you are a sea salt fan, use that!.
Next, chop your vegetables. I find that a veggie chopper makes this salad very easy and fast to make. Start with chopping the cucumber into a larger dice, followed by celery. Then, add them to the bowl with the dressing.
Open the salmon can, drain it, and then add it to the vegetables after the vegetables are dressed. Mix everything well and then add your feta and herbs if using!.
I immediately portion out into 4 small meal prep containers so they’re ready for anytime during the week. Any airtight container will work. And aim to eat it within 4 days.
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