Description
Easy Chopped Salmon Salad is a fresh and satisfying dish made with flaky cooked salmon, crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and a bright lemon olive oil dressing.
This recipe delivers bold flavor with simple ingredients and minimal preparation, making it perfect for quick lunches or light dinners. The salad is balanced, colorful, and filling while still feeling light and refreshing. It works well for meal prep and adapts easily to different preferences without losing its clean, vibrant taste.
Ingredients
Eight ounces cooked salmon, flaked into bite sized pieces
Three cups cucumber, chopped evenly
Three cups red bell peppers, chopped
Three quarters cup red onion, finely chopped
One medium avocado, chopped
Four cups lettuce, chopped
One tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
One and a half tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Three tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the cooked salmon and gently flake it into bite sized pieces
Wash all vegetables thoroughly and dry them well
Chop the cucumber into small uniform pieces and place them in a large bowl
Chop the red bell peppers and add them to the bowl
Finely chop the red onion and mix it with the vegetables
Chop the avocado and gently fold it into the salad
Chop the lettuce and add it to the bowl
Sprinkle fresh parsley over the salad
Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to a small jar or bowl
Whisk the dressing until smooth and well combined
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if needed
Pour the dressing over the salad
Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated
Serve immediately while fresh and crisp
Notes
Fresh ingredients make a noticeable difference in this salad, especially the salmon and lemon juice
The salad tastes best when the dressing is added just before serving
If preparing ahead, store the dressing separately to maintain texture
Avocado should be ripe but firm to avoid a mushy salad
Vegetable sizes should be consistent for balanced bites
Leftover baked salmon works very well in this recipe
The recipe is flexible and allows easy adjustment of vegetable ratios
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chopping and mixing
- Cuisine: American