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Salmon Salad Cucumber Boats

Serves 4

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Salmon Salad Cucumber Boats

These whimsical cucumber boats are a refreshing high-protein snack option for all generations of a household. They can also serve as an appetizer to bring to parties and potlucks.

Ingredients

  • 2 – 150 g cans sockeye salmon, drained
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely diced celery
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) finely chopped dill
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) capers, optional
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper
  • 2 large cucumbers

Directions

01
In large bowl, flake salmon with fork. Stir in yogurt, mustard, shallot, celery, red bell pepper, dill, capers (if using), lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
02
Slice cucumbers lengthwise, then slice each piece in half along width. With spoon, scoop out some insides to make a cavity for salmon mixture.
03
Stuff salmon salad evenly into cucumbers and serve.

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