Simple Salmon Salad

Always wash vegetables before using them in a salad.

Salmon is a fresh and saltwater fish, high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids and several vitamins that are beneficial to your body. Salmon can be utilized in several different recipes, including a healthy and simple salad. Salmon salad tastes similar to the more common tuna salad and takes only a few minutes to prepare. Enjoy a simple salmon salad served chilled over a bed of crisp lettuce on a hot summer day to cool off and fortify your body.

Things You'll Need

• 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
• 3 tbsp. plain yogurt
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• Salad bowl
• Large wooden spoon
• 2 cups canned salmon, drained
• Plastic wrap
• 4 lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. Combine mayonnaise, plain yogurt, celery and ground black pepper in a salad bowl.

2. Stir the ingredients with a large wooden spoon until thoroughly combined.

3. Crumble the drained, canned salmon into small, bite-sized pieces, and discard any skin or bones.

4. Add the crumbled salmon into the bowl, and stir until all ingredients are mixed evenly.

5. Cover the salad bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for two hours before serving.

6. Serve each helping of the salad on a bed of two leaves of lettuce. This recipe yields enough for two servings.

Tips & Warnings

• Alternatively, you can serve the salmon salad on bagels, crackers or slices of bread.

References

• "70 Quick and Easy Salmon Recipes: Delicious Ideas for Every Occasion"; Jane Bamforth; 2010
• "Salmon: A Cookbook"; Diane Morgan, John Ash and E. J. Armstrong; 2005
• "Cooking Basics For Dummies"; Bryan Miller, Marie Rama and Eve Adamson; 2011