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SIMPLE SARDINE SALAD RECIPE

Delicious Simple Sardine Salad Recipe for Quick Healthy Bites

This simple sardine salad recipe is a quick, nutritious meal that's bursting with flavor and perfect for healthy snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cans Sardines (drained) Packed with omega-3 fatty acids
  • 1 cup Minced Vegetables Choose celery, bell peppers, or carrots
  • 1.5 tbsp Greek Yogurt Lightens the salad compared to mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise Can substitute with vegan mayo
  • 0.5 tbsp Mustard Dijon or spicy brown mustard works well
  • 1.5 tbsp Capers Can swap with chopped pickles or jalapeños
  • 0.25 tsp Smoked Paprika Imparts a subtle smoky note
  • 0.125 tsp Kosher Salt Adjust to suit your taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Drain the sardines and place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl, allowing excess liquid to run off.
  2. Mash the sardines with a fork until flaky and broken up, about a minute.
  3. Add minced vegetables, Greek yogurt, and mayonnaise to the bowl; stir gently for about 30 seconds.
  4. Incorporate mustard, capers, and smoked paprika; stir well for about 30 seconds.
  5. Sprinkle kosher salt over the mixture, taste, and adjust seasoning as desired; mix gently.
  6. Serve immediately with crackers or use it as a filling in sandwiches or light salads.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Avoid freezing this salad for best quality.

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