Salmon Salad

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Cooking time: About 15 minutes
Prep time: About 1 hour

Makes: 2 servings

    

Ingredients

• 7 oz.     can of salmon
• 1           red potato, cut into 3/4-inch dice
• 1/2 t.     dried thyme
• 1/2        red bell pepper, chopped
• 2          green onions, chopped
• 2          mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4       cucumber, sliced
• 8 oz.     salad greens (packaged, pre-washed)
• 3 T.      mild olive oil
• 1 T.      balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 t.     mustard powder

    

Directions

1. Put oil, vinegar and mustard into a small jar with a lid. Tighten lid and shake vigorously to make salad dressing.
2. Boil potatoes 12 minutes or until barely done.
3. Cool potatoes and toss with thyme.
4. In a salad bowl, toss all ingredients except salmon.
5. Divide onto two plates, and top each with 1/2 can of salmon.

The potato can be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator a day or two.
This salad works well for a picnic (as long as you bring a can opener).

 

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