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Canned Salmon Salad

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 04/23/20 Updated: 01/21/22
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This salmon salad is shockingly good! It’s made from canned salmon, fresh dill, creamy mayo, and other ingredients that give this salmon salad or dip smoky, sweet, slightly citrusy flavors. Inspired by the smoked salmon dip from J. Alexander’s, but with no smoked salmon required! This recipe is easy to make, cheap, and budget and pantry friendly, and the salmon does NOT taste canned! You can serve it as a sandwich, on leafy greens, or with crackers or toasts as a dip.

Canned salmon salad in a bowl

Why This Recipe Is So Good

  • This salmon salad is so delicious and doesn’t taste like it was made from canned salmon at all! The liquid smoke, maple syrup, lemon juice, and salt mimic the flavors of a cured and smoked salmon, which is then tossed with flavorful but simple ingredients that perfectly complement the salmon.
  • There are so many ways to eat salmon salad. Delicious on a sandwich, lettuce wraps, or as an appetizer with veggies or crackers, this recipe is fancy enough for parties, but easy enough for meal prep, too!
  • Canned salmon makes this recipe super easy! No cooking or prepping!

How To Make It

  1. In a medium bowl, mix together the salmon, liquid smoke, lemon juice, maple syrup, and salt. Set to the side to let the salmon “cure.”
  2. Mix the other ingredients together in a separate bowl. Add to first bowl and stir to combine well.
  • Ingredients for salmon salad being mixed in a bowl
  • Salmon salad mixed in a bowl

Chef’s Tips

  • We love our canned salmon salad with crostinis. To make your own, preheat your oven to 375º F. Slice a baguette into 1/4 inch slices and brush with oil, like olive or avocado. You can add other seasonings if you wish, such as salt, garlic, or rosemary. Bake in the oven until nice and crispy.
  • To store your canned salmon salad, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. We don’t recommend freezing!
  • Can’t find canned salmon? You can make this recipe with cooked salmon as well. 

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5 from 1 vote

Canned Salmon Salad

Prep:5 minutes
This salmon salad is shockingly good! It's made from canned salmon, fresh dill, creamy mayo, and other ingredients that give this salmon salad or dip smoky, sweet, slightly citrusy flavors. Inspired by the smoked salmon dip from J. Alexander's, but with no smoked salmon required! This recipe is easy to make, cheap, and budget and pantry friendly, and the salmon does NOT taste canned! You can serve it as a sandwich, on leafy greens, or with crackers or toasts as a dip.
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup dill fresh, chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried dill
  • ¼ cup shallot minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 14-ounce cans salmon drained, skin removed, and flaked

Instructions 

  • Mix salmon, liquid smoke, lemon juice, maple syrup, and salt in medium bowl. Set to the side to let salmon "cure."
  • Mix other ingredients together in separate bowl. Add to first bowl and stir to combine well.

Notes

  • Crostinis for serving: Preheat your oven to 375º F. Slice a baguette into 1/4 inch slices and brush with oil, like olive or avocado. You can add other seasonings if you like, such as salt, garlic, or rosemary. Bake in the oven until nice and crispy.
  • Store salmon salad: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Do not freeze.
  • No canned salmon: Can use cooked salmon for recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 222kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 86mg, Sodium: 754mg, Potassium: 377mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 178IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 292mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 4g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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  1. Blyn says

    Posted on 4/26/22 at 9:00 am

    Can I eat this while pregnant?

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 4/26/22 at 10:13 am

      We aren’t medically trained and aren’t able to make any medical recommendations. Definitely check with your medical professional as they’ll be familiar with your specific pregnancy and needs!

      Reply
  2. Virginia Abela says

    Posted on 7/23/21 at 5:50 am

    Delicious5 stars

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 7/23/21 at 9:33 am

      Thanks so much for leaving a review, Virginia! So glad you loved the recipe!

      Reply

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