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Easy Salmon Salad Recipe for Lunches On the Go

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Trying to incorporate more fish into your diet? This easy salmon salad recipe is perfect for lunches on the go. We make enough for the two of us to have at least two days of the week covered. That’s 4 lunches taken care of! This is a sponsored post but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This easy salmon salad recipe is perfect for clean eating on the go. Makes a perfect and satisfying lunch. #PinkUpYourLunch #nationalsalmonday #ad

Easy Salmon Salad Recipe

We make enough for four servings so that each of us has a quick and clean lunch ready for two days during the week. This way we are getting a healthy serving of fish at least twice a week. This has been so helpful for both of us. We’re eating healthier and saving money by not eating out. Winning!

This easy salmon salad recipe is perfect for clean eating on the go. Makes a perfect and satisfying lunch. #PinkUpYourLunch #nationalsalmonday #ad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rainbow quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • pinch of salt

This easy salmon salad recipe is perfect for clean eating on the go. Makes a perfect and satisfying lunch. #PinkUpYourLunch #nationalsalmonday #ad

  • 4 packages Chicken of the Sea Salmon (Lemon Pepper, Plain, Sriracha, or whatever you prefer)
  • 1 cup diced tomato or halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp thin sliced green onion
  • 1/2 cup thin sliced red onion
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1/8 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 sliced avocado
  • salt and pepper to taste

This easy salmon salad recipe is perfect for clean eating on the go. Makes a perfect and satisfying lunch. #PinkUpYourLunch #nationalsalmonday #ad

Instructions

  • Prepare quinoa according to package directions with the water, olive oil, and salt in a pot.
  • Mix tomatoes, green and red onions, white vinegar, basil, parsley, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir in quinoa.

This easy salmon salad recipe is perfect for clean eating on the go. Makes a perfect and satisfying lunch. #PinkUpYourLunch #nationalsalmonday #ad

 

  • Serve with salmon and avocado. (Garnish with additional fresh parsley and basil if desired.)
  • Refrigerate any leftovers.

 

This easy salmon salad recipe is perfect for clean eating on the go. Makes a perfect and satisfying lunch. #PinkUpYourLunch #nationalsalmonday #ad

What are your favorite salmon salad recipes?

This easy salmon salad recipe is perfect for clean eating on the go. Makes a perfect and satisfying lunch. #PinkUpYourLunch #nationalsalmonday #ad

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What do you think of this salmon salad recipe? Which Chicken of the Sea salmon would you use?


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Comments

  1. Tammy Horn says

    October 5, 2015 at 4:34 pm

    This looks really tasty. I have never tried any of the Chicken of the Sea pouches, and have often wondered if they were any good. We have been trying to eat more fish lately too. I’m going to give this a try. Thank you for sharing.

  2. Sarah L says

    October 5, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    Major YUM! I like using fresh herbs and I love salmon. Haven’t tried this version.

  3. M.Clark says

    October 5, 2015 at 11:28 pm

    I think this is a great salmon salad recipe and I can’t wait to try it, without the avocado. I’m looking forward to using the Chicken of the Sea Sriracha Salmon pouch.

  4. Julie Wood says

    October 6, 2015 at 7:36 am

    I love your recipe! I eat tuna in the pouches, but not salmon! I am going to get the Lemon and Pepper salmon and make this dish for me and my Dad! He would love this healthy dish for lunch. He has diabetes and this is the perfect way for him to eat healthy! Thanks for such a healthy recipe!!

  5. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    October 8, 2015 at 8:26 am

    That sounds sooo good. I am always on the go, so this is perfect for me.

  6. Dawn says

    October 8, 2015 at 9:29 am

    That looks so good! I’ve only ever had salmon steaks, but this looks like a yummy way to enjoy it, too.

  7. susan says

    October 8, 2015 at 11:44 am

    This looks amazing! A great break from my usual lunch, I would love to try this!

  8. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    October 8, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    I have never had salmon before. This looks like a nice healthy recipe for lunch or dinner.

  9. Jeanette says

    October 8, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    This looks good! Healthy, portable easy and tasty! I might make this for my hubby for lunch.

  10. Daisy says

    October 8, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    I went to work today and forgot my lunch and didn’t have time to run out to grab something. This happens way too often, so I am excited to collect recipes like this one to prepare a batch of lunches to take with me! I love healthy lunch breaks.

  11. Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says

    October 8, 2015 at 7:19 pm

    This looks like a great lunch option, and easy to make! I didn’t realize there was a sriracha flavor – I may have to try that soon!

  12. Jeanine says

    October 8, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    Sounds and looks great. I’ve never had salmon before, the smell as a kid turned me off completely but I know my husband would love this.

  13. Kelly Hutchinson says

    October 8, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    My husband loves salmon, and would really like this spicy sriracha. I love that you used quinoa for a healthy twist.

  14. Liz Mays says

    October 8, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    This sounds like the perfect lean lunch. I need to tell my daughter about that sriracha salmon.

  15. Shauna says

    October 8, 2015 at 8:21 pm

    Wow, now this looks like a healthy lunch option. I love all the flavors you put together… Thanks for the recipe 🙂

  16. Brandy says

    October 8, 2015 at 8:27 pm

    I am not sure I have ever had salmon … this is something I would try!

  17. Ann Bacciaglia says

    October 8, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    This looks like a delicious lunch. I would love to try the Chicken of the Sea Salmon Lemon Pepper flavor first. I will have to pick some up to try.

  18. Elizabeth Lampman says

    October 8, 2015 at 9:18 pm

    Chicken of the Sea Salmon in the Sriracha flavor would be the perfect one for me. I love spicy food. I will have to try this for lunch this weekend.

  19. Dawn says

    October 8, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    This looks so delicious. I love the added avocado.

  20. Mykidsguide says

    October 9, 2015 at 4:04 am

    Healthy and delicious! The salad looks so light, but filling. I can’t wait to try this.

  21. Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says

    October 9, 2015 at 4:37 pm

    Quinoa is my new favorite salad base! It can be so much more of an interesting flavor and texture than lettuce!

  22. Heather Johnson says

    October 18, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    This recipe sounds so delicious and easy. Thanks for sharing, will have to give it a try

  23. CJ Huang says

    October 18, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    Looks like a great way to make a filing and yummy lunch! I’m especially liking the added avocado. 🙂

  24. Sarah L says

    October 24, 2015 at 5:32 pm

    I like salmon and had some for dinner the other day. Haven’t tried salmon in a pouch like this but I’m willing to try it.

  25. Marnie G says

    October 24, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    I like salmon and I like salad. I really like the idea of adding salmon to salad. I haven’t done that previously.

  26. Alex F says

    October 31, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    This is my kind of lunch! Tasty and rewarding 🙂

  27. Jesselyn A/Jesstinger says

    November 12, 2015 at 11:50 pm

    I’ll be perfectly honest here: I made a variation of this recipe today using leftovers I just happened to have (!) having made FRESH Salmon with Avocado and Quinoa. I always make extra because I love to combine them the next day into a salad with grape tomatoes and yes, some chopped green and also red onion. I always have fresh parsley and basil growing in the kitchen (among other herbs) ~ so I already KNOW this is a delicious combination! One of my favorites all year ’round.

    I also make variations of it using tuna in pouches (another brand I confess ~ Lemon Pepper and Garlic Herb) But I thank you for both sharing this delicious recipe and for me the INTRO to Chicken of the Sea SALMON in pouches ~ which I was unaware of but will definitely be trying it next time I get to the store. I love the idea of having this versatile and delicious food right on hand in the pantry all the time. Thanks!

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