This Creamy Dill Salmon Salad features buttery flaked salmon tossed with crisp cucumber, briny capers, and sweet red onion in creamy dill sauce. Ready in under 15 minutes, it's perfect on low-carb bread, added to a a green salad, or stuffed in an avocado.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love This Creamy Dill Salmon Salad
• 🛒 Ingredients for Creamy Dill Salmon Salad
• 🔪 How to Make Creamy Dill Salmon Salad
• ☑️ Storage Instructions
• 🍴How to Serve Easy Salmon Salad
• 💡 Tips
• 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
• Can I Substitute the Salmon with Another Protein?
• What Can I Do if My Salmon Salad Turns Out Too Watery?
• Can I Use Another Type of Fish Instead of Salmon?
• What If I Can't Find Fresh Dill?
• 🍽️ More Keto Salmon Recipes

❤️ Why You'll Love This Creamy Dill Salmon Salad

• Healthy buttery flaked salmon
• Crisp cucumber, briny capers, sweet red onion and fresh herbs
• Gently tossed in a homemade creamy dill sauce
• Quick and easy to make in under 15 minutes
• Serve on your favorite low carb bread, scoop over a salad or in an avocado

If you’re looking for a fresh, flavorful dish that’s ridiculously easy to whip up, this Creamy Dill Salmon Salad is it! Packed with tender salmon, crunchy cucumber, and a zesty dill dressing, every bite feels like a little celebration of simplicity. Whether you’re scooping it onto a salad, stuffing it into an avocado, or piling it onto low-carb bread, this salad is endlessly versatile.

This is a wholesome and healthy dish made with fresh salmon and a few other simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. And that lemony dill dressing? It’s what takes this salad to the next level. Trust me, once you try it, this will become your go-to for everything from easy lunches to light, refreshing dinners.

If you love this seafood salad, you should also try this recipe for easy Mediterranean Tuna Salad.

🛒 Ingredients for Creamy Dill Salmon Salad

• Salmon
• Creamy Dill Sauce
• Persian cucumber
• Red onion
• Capers
• Chives

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Mixing bowl

🔪 How to Make Creamy Dill Salmon Salad

Prepare the creamy dill sauce and instead of using ½ lemon juice, use the entire lemon.  This will make the sauce a little thinned out, as well as give it more lemon flavor, which is what you want.  Set the sauce aside and allow the flavors to meld.

Flake the salmon apart, leaving some larger pieces as they will get broken up later.

If using canned salmon, drain and rinse thoroughly, then add to a mixing bowl.

Chop the cucumber, removing the seeds, into a very fine dice, as well as the red onion.

Add them to the bowl with the salmon, along with the capers and chopped chives.

Pour the sauce over the top.

Gently mix to combine and it’s ready to serve.  You can eat it as is, scoop it over your favorite salad, in a sandwich with your favorite low carb bread or serve in an avocado, which is my favorite way to eat it!

☑️ Storage Instructions

If you have leftovers, store them an airtight container for up to 3 days. Just give it a good mix before serving. I do not recommend freezing it because the creamy dressing may separate when thawed.

🍴How to Serve Easy Salmon Salad

• Stuffed avocados: Scoop it into halved avocados for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.

• Lettuce wraps: Use large butter lettuce leaves as a low-carb wrap.

• Low-carb crackers: Scoop some of these Everything Bagel Crackers or these Ranch Crackers for the perfect snack or appetizer.

• Cucumber slices: Use thick sliced cucumbers as a crunchy base for mini salmon salad bites.

• Zucchini noodles: Toss with spiralized zucchini for a refreshing summer dish.

• Fresh salad greens: Serve on a bed of mixed greens for a complete meal.

• Homemade keto bread: Pile it onto your favorite low-carb bread or this Homemade Keto Bread for a hearty sandwich.

💡 Tips

• Use fresh or high quality canned salmon if possible: Leftover cooked salmon works beautifully, but canned is a great shortcut if you’re in a pinch. Look for Wild Alaskan salmon. It's caught in Alaska’s salmon fishery which are known for being super sustainable and carefully managed.

• Dice cucumbers finely: Removing seeds ensures the salad stays creamy and not watery.

• Let the dressing sit: Prepare the creamy dill sauce first so the flavors can meld while you prep the rest of the ingredients.

• Gently mix: Keep some chunks of salmon intact for the best texture.

• Adjust lemon to taste: Add more or less lemon juice depending on how zesty you like it.

• Serve chilled: This salad tastes best when it’s cold, so let it rest in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before serving.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• Add avocado: Mix in diced avocado for extra creaminess.

• Switch up the herbs: Add parsley or tarragon for a different twist.

• Try smoked salmon: Replace cooked salmon with smoked for a bold, savory flavor.

• Add crunch: Toss in some diced celery or toasted almonds for texture.

• Go Greek: Add crumbled feta and chopped kalamata olives for a Mediterranean spin.

• Spice it up: Stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.

• Swap the dressing: Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter option.

Can I Substitute the Salmon with Another Protein?

Yes, cooked chicken or canned tuna are great alternatives if you don’t have salmon on hand.

What Can I Do if My Salmon Salad Turns Out Too Watery?

Be sure to remove the seeds from the cucumber and thoroughly drain the canned salmon (if using canned). If it’s still watery, you can add a small amount of Greek yogurt or mayonnaise to thicken it up.

Can I Use Another Type of Fish Instead of Salmon?

Sure! Cooked trout or canned tuna can work as great substitutes for salmon in this recipe.

What If I Can't Find Fresh Dill?

Dried dill works too. Just use about half the amount called for fresh, because it’s more concentrated.

🍽️ More Keto Salmon Recipes

• Bang Bang Salmon Cakes
• Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Salmon
• Baked Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce
• Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
• Asian Glazed Salmon
• Cajun Salmon Alfredo
• Easy Salmon Piccata with Spinach