Salmon Salad Sandwich with Avocado Mayonnaise (egg-free)

Ali Segersten Jan 21, 2009 17 comments

Living in the Pacific Northwest we are blessed with a bounty of fresh, wild salmon, some of which comes from the pacific coast and some from Alaska. My cooking creativity is sparked just by looking at the plump and glossy, pink-hued fillets. You'll find recipes such as Spiced Citrus Salmon, Basil Balsamic Salmon, and Salmon with Lemon, Garlic, and Thyme in my cookbook, just to name a few.

But what does one do with leftover salmon? I find many ways, but with my need to always create something new I thought of doing a spin on the old tuna salad sandwich. But what about the mayo? I have never been much of a fan of traditional jarred mayo so when a friend told me she made mayonnaise with avocados I thought the combination would be quite delicious. Salmon Salad Sandwiches using homemade avocado mayonnaise....what a nutritious combination!

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How healthy are salmon and avocados?

1. Avocados are a rich source of monounsaturated fats, specifically oleic acid, which helps to lower LDL cholesterol, while increasing the good HDL cholesterol. Oleic acid has also been found to provide significant protection against breast cancer.

2. Avocados are also a rich source of the carotenoid, lutein, and vitamins E and K1, all of which are lipid soluble, meaning you need to eat these nutrients with fat for them to be absorbed. That is why eating the "whole food" - the avocado - works so well, as nature intended of course!

3. Salmon is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help to keep levels of inflammation in check, and thus preventative against many chronic diseases (heart disease, cancer, diabetes...). These wonderful fatty acids also make or repair nerve cells in the brain and balance blood cholesterol levels in those with moderate elevations.

4. The amino acids found in salmon may be used in the liver for detoxification and also in muscle tissue for building and repair.

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Ali Segersten

Alissa Segersten holds a Bachelor's of Science in Nutrition from Bastyr University and a Master’s of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from the University of Western States. She is a Functional Nutritionist, the mother of five children, a whole foods cooking instructor, professional recipe developer, and cookbook author. She is passionate about helping others find a diet that will truly nourish them. Alissa is the author of two very popular gluten-free, whole foods cookbooks and guidebooks: The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook and Nourishing Meals. She is also the co-author of The Elimination Diet book. Alissa is the founder and owner of Nourishing Meals®.

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I did this sushi style and used fresh raw salmon, and wrapped with butter lettuce instead of using bread. I didn't have onion or capers and it still turned out so delicious, with a little dill! Thanks for this!

This was really lovely/nummy. Thanks!

I just made the avocado mayo into a tasty salad dressing by thinning it with almond milk, adding onion powder and black pepper and a couple of dates for a hint of sweetness. It was delicious on my chicken salad with apples and dried cranberries!

I added a bit of garlic powder and white pepper to the avocado mayonaise. I've also used it as a salad dressing thinned with a bit of apple cider vinegar. Yummy!

I have been looking for a mayonnaise recently that used avocados for the base. Thank you! It's much better than buying a jar of mayonnaise full of soy and canola (even the organic jars has this in there).

Hi Ali and Tom!

Just wanted to say thank you so much for your avocado mayonnaise. It has revolutionized my feelings towards mayonnaise. Seriously. I've even developed my own recipe based on it and I make it every week - check it out: http://thepalatepeacemaker.com/2010/04/14/curried-turkey-salad/

Thanks again,
Desi

Thanks for your dedication to great tasting health. Would you please tell me what is 'coconut sugar'? I use lots of coconut everyday and don't know about this. Thanks.
Sandy

Hi Ali,

This was really tasty and pretty quick weeknight supper. My husband and I ate it with gf multigrain crackers from Costco. We had leftovers for lunch and they were still good (not always the case with avocado or salmon).

To make it, I used canned wild red salmon, which I processed in the Cuisinart to smoosh all the skins and bones (those bones have so much calcium and nutrients; plus, picking them out would be a huge pain!). Then I added diced veges, processed a bit more, added the avo mayo, processed to combine, and then added a few shredded carrots and cilantro. Perfect! I was gifted with a case of canned wild red salmon so I try to make a meal with it every 2 weeks or so. Soon I want to try your salmon quinoa patties. :)

What do you use the extra avo mayo for?

I liked the sound of this, but I'm vegan, so I substituted chick peas for the salmon - yummy!!!

I'm sure you've used avocados in desserts, too, haven't you? Very indulgent seeming, yet good for you - a winner:)

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The Salmon Salad looks so good. Always wanted an avocado dressing and this is it. I will definitely be making this.

I love it! You always come up with great food to eat. Thank you for sharing with us.

Being married to a salmon fisherman we get a lot of salmon (lucky us!) so I'm always looking for new ways to eat it. And I love avacados so the Avacado Mayonnaise sounds fabulous! I've got to try it as soon as I get some salmon.
Thanks!!
Maureen

Shirley -

We love Napa cabbage leaves for this too, its just that they are not always in season. Tom uses them for recipes in his 28-day Elimination and Detox diet in our cookbook.

Thanks for the link! -Ali :)

Ali--You're right, of course! Romaine leaves are great and I like them. I guess I find that I just like nibbling with a fork in hand most of the time. There's something about little bites that I enjoy. ;-) BTW, Melissa at Gluten Free for Good (http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/) recommends Napa cabbage leaves for wraps. No Napa cabbage in my basic grocery store, but I definitely want to try that variation soon as I have a newfound love for raw cabbage.

Shirley

Oh yea! I absolutely LOVE your cookbook and I am an avid reader of food blogs, so I am so excited to find this. Thanks!

Shirley -

Yes this would be great over mixed greens. Another way to eat it is to place the salmon salad into crispy romaine lettuce leaves. I often use romaine lettuce for a variety of "wrap sandwiches."

Thanks for your comment!

Rats, I lost my comment ... okay, let me try again.

Salmon and avocado are two of my absolute faves. I don't do capers, but otherwise, this recipe looks and sounds fantastic! I'll skip the bread and just have it over salad greens. (I don't like worrying about having GF bread on hand, and I don't need the carbs.)

Thanks!
Shirley

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