Jen's Salmon Salad
Ingredients
- 2 5 oz cans salmon in water, drained well
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, finely diced (optional)
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
- Handful cilantro, chopped, plus several sprigs for garnish
Dressing
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- salt & pepper to taste
Optional Add-Ins:
- avocado, hot sauce, diced bell pepper, olives, shredded carrots, green onions, capers
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the drained salmon, onion, tomato, pepper, cucumber and cilantro. Mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, mustard, syrup, salt and pepper to taste.
- Add dressing to the salmon bowl, and mix well.
- Top with sliced avocado and cilantro garnish.
Notes
Serving ideas: in half an avocado, in a bell pepper, with whole wheat crackers or tortilla chips, in a lettuce wrap.
Bon Appétit!