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Easy Salmon Potato Salad

Easy Salmon Potato Salad
I've made this dish many times since coming across the recipe about 12 years ago. We enjoy the unique blend of flavors and textures, and appreciate the fact that canned salmon is always "in season"!
6 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (16 ounces) red salmon, drained, bones and skin removed, flaked or 2 cans (7 ounces each) tuna
  • 2 cups small red potatoes, cooked, drained and diced
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup grated carrot
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
  • DRESSING:
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) 4% cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Miracle Whip
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash freshly ground pepper
  • Fresh dill sprigs

Directions

  • In a bowl, combine the salmon or tuna, potatoes, celery, carrot,
  • onion and egg; set aside. For dressing, mix all ingredients except
  • fresh dill in blender. Add half of dressing to salmon and potato
  • mixture; cover and refrigerate.
  • Serve chilled. Stir in remaining dressing just before serving or
  • serve with salad. Garnish with fresh dill if desired. Refrigerate
  • leftovers. Yield: 6 servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts:betic Exchanges: One serving equals 3 protein, 1 bread, 1 fat; also, 316 calories, 890 mg sodium, 89 mg cholesterol, 15 gm carbohydrates.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
© Taste of Home 2013