Quick Lemon Dill Salmon Salad Bowls
A 10-minute dairy-free salmon salad packed with wild canned salmon, crunchy celery, and avocado over fresh greens. Served with whole-grain crackers for steady driving energy without feeling heavy.
Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Heather + Lila
Heather created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Next: Combine 1 can (5 oz / 140g)…
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Combine 1 can (5 oz / 140g)…
In a medium bowl, combine 1 can (5 oz / 140g) drained wild pink salmon, 2 tbsp dairy-free mayo, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 chopped celery stalk, and 1 tsp dried dill. Mash gently with a fork for 1 minute until evenly mixed.
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Taste and season with a pinch of black pepper.
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Arrange 2 cups of mixed baby greens…
Arrange 2 cups of mixed baby greens in a serving bowl.
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Scoop the salmon salad over the bed…
Scoop the salmon salad over the bed of greens.
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Slice 0.25 of a medium avocado and lay it on top.
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Serve immediately alongside 6 whole-grain crackers
Serve immediately alongside 6 whole-grain crackers.
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