Creamy Salmon Salad Lettuce Wraps

By Melissa Halas-Liang, MA RD CDE

If grocery shopping or cooking feels like an impossible task, it’s time to brush off that can of shelf-stable salmon sitting in the back of your pantry. This protein-packed, naturally gluten-free dish uses ingredients you’ll likely have in your home and requires no oven or stove.

Salmon contains omega-3 fats, which are important in reducing inflammation and for proper brain and heart function.¹ Feel free to try this recipe out with other FODMAP-friendly proteins like canned tuna or sardines. Top off this meal with a tasty peanut butter pumpkin oatmeal cookie!

Makes: 2 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes

Ingredients for creamy salmon salad lettuce wraps

1, 7oz can of salmon, drained

1/2 cup celery, finely chopped

1.5 Tbsp fresh herbs, finely chopped (such as dill, basil, chive, parsley)

1 tsp lemon juice

2 tsp olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

1/4 cup 2% Greek yogurt or lactose-free yogurt

1 small head Romaine or Boston lettuce, rinsed and dried

Directions for creamy salmon salad lettuce wraps

Add salmon to a medium bowl and use a fork to flake apart.
Add celery, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
Assemble lettuce leaves on a plate.
Spoon salmon salad (~1/2 cup) into each leaf.
Wrap up and enjoy!

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References
1. Swanson D, Block R, Mousa SA. Omega-3 Fatty Acids EPA and DHA: Health Benefits Throughout Life. Advances in Nutrition. 2012;3(1):1-7. doi:10.3945/an.111.000893.