Easy Baked Salmon Flavor Burst
Enjoy this vibrant baked salmon salad loaded with fresh celery, red onion, and a zesty lemon mayo dressing—perfect for a quick, nutritious lunch.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 pound skinless salmon fillet
- 0.33 cup chopped celery
- 0.25 cup chopped red onion
- 0.5 lemon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Place the salmon fillet on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Remove salmon from oven and let cool slightly. Flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces using a fork.
- In a bowl, combine flaked salmon with chopped celery, red onion, lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
- Serve the salmon salad chilled over toast, in lettuce cups, or with your favorite greens.
Notes
This salmon salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch.