Need a quick and easy lunch idea? Try this Salmon Salad Sandwich, a spin on the classic tuna version! It’s irresistibly creamy and savory, and comes together in minutes. Spread it on bread for a quick lunch, or try it on a croissant for brunch. Either way, it’s hard to resist this hearty sandwich that requires no cooking at all. Ready to get cooking?
Ingredients for a salmon salad sandwich
Salmon makes the ideal spinoff on the classic tuna salad, which was invented in the early 1900’s as a way to use up leftovers. Canned salmon is much cheaper than fresh, and it’s a fun way to mix up the classic recipe. Or, salmon salad is perfect for using leftover salmon you have on hand from last night’s dinner. Here’s what you’ll need to make a salmon salad sandwich:
Canned salmon or cooked salmon Celery Red onion Dill pickle Capers Greek yogurt or plain yogurt (optional) Mayonnaise Dijon mustard Salt and pepper
Yogurts makes a creamy sauce (or sub mayo)
The secret to the texture in this salmon salad sandwich? Greek yogurt! Using yogurt in combination with mayo makes the salmon salad ultra creamy while keeping the calories low. It also makes the flavor fresh instead of heavy! You can also use plain yogurt as a stand-in for Greek. Mayo and yogurt work perfectly together to create creamy sauces: we also use this trick in our classic Tuna Salad, Healthy Ranch Dressing, and more. Don’t have yogurt or dairy-free salmon sandwich? Skip the yogurt and use 3 tablespoons mayonnaise total.
Ways to serve a salmon salad sandwich
You can slap salmon salad onto any old bread. But to make a killer salmon salad sandwich, quality bread is key! Use artisan-style bread for a top quality result. Keep in mind you can also serve salmon salad over greens as an alterative or a gluten-free option. Here are a few ideas for making this sandwich shine:
Artisan bread Sourdough bread Croissant (perfect for brunch!) Focaccia bread Ciabatta bread Pretzel rolls or buns Artisan sandwich buns Wraps
Sandwich mix-ins and topping ideas
The other way to innovate on a sandwich is the topping ideas! We like keeping this salmon salad sandwich simple with lettuce and a tomato slice, if we have one on hand. Want to get fancier? Add one of these toppings or mix-ins to your sandwich:
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or basil 1 tablespoon grated or shredded Parmesan cheese Lettuce or baby arugula Microgreens Shredded carrots Sliced tomato Mayonnaise or mustard spread on the bread Pickled red onions Pickles Avocado slices
And that’s it! Let us know how you decide to build or customize this sandwich. We hope it becomes a lunch standby like it has for us!
More salmon recipes
Got more cans? Here are a few more canned salmon recipes and leftover salmon recipes you might enjoy:
Make tasty Salmon Salad Go for easy Salmon Cakes or Salmon Croquettes Throw it onto a Salmon Caesar Salad Make Salmon Burgers
Want more with fresh salmon? Go to our top 35 Easy Salmon Recipes.
This salmon salad sandwich recipe is…
Pescatarian. For dairy-free, use mayo instead of Greek yogurt.
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