Alaska Salmon Sandwich Stuffer

This fast and tasty salmon salad makes a wonderful low-fat and nutritious sandwich 'stuffer' for all types of breads—pita, French or hoagie rolls, croissants, whole wheat and so on.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup diced red or green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 (14.75-ounce) can Alaska salmon, drained and chunked
2/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/3 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, if desired
2 teaspoons crushed dried parsley*
3 or more pita breads, French or hoagie rolls, croissants, whole wheat, etc.

Cooking Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine cucumber, bell pepper, onion and salmon. In separate bowl, blend yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill weed, coriander and parsley. Stir dressing into salmon. Portion onto bread.

Makes 4 servings.

*Can substitute 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for dried.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute.