Easy 4-Ingredient Mediterranean Salmon Spread Recipe: Creamy, Delicious & Nutritious Seafood Brunch Sandwiches Lunch Dinner Appetizers Mediterranean Recipes

As part of maintaining a nutritious Mediterranean diet, my goal is to cook salmon a couple times a week. Salmon is high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and is part of a heart-healthy Mediterranean diet that promotes health and longevity. A 3.5-ounce serving of salmon contains up to 25 grams of protein, is high in B vitamins (such as niacin, riboflavin, folic acid), has more than half of the recommended daily allowance of selenium and is a good source of potassium, which may help reduce high blood pressure.

I typically make a 1-pound salmon filet, which means we usually have some cooked salmon left over. I try to use our leftover seafood in creative ways so we actually look forward to eating leftovers! This easy four-ingredient salmon sandwich spread recipe is a great example of how to love your leftover salmon.

The shopping list for this creamy delicious Mediterranean salmon spread recipe is simple: salmon, whipped cream cheese, capers and a lemon. Put them all together, spread them on toast or a bagel, and a zesty breakfast, brunch or lunch sandwich is served in no time at all. Leftover or canned salmon just became an easy, healthy and delicious main course!

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Cuisine: American / Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 3 - 5 ounces cooked salmon (you could use canned salmon)
• juice of 1 medium lemon
• 4 teaspoons capers
• 3 ounces whipped cream cheese (I used reduced-fat whipped cream cheese)

Helpful Products

• Mixing Bowl
• Sandwich Spreader
• Canned Salmon
• Salt and Pepper

Recipe Notes 

1. If you don't have leftover salmon, you can use canned salmon for this recipe.
2. If starting with plain salmon or canned salmon, feel free to add a half teaspoon of Mediterranean seasoning to the mixture. My leftover salmon was seasoned with herbes de provence seasoning.
3. I topped my sandwich with ripe and juicy tomato slices, which added the fresh factor, and served it with a soft-boiled egg.

Here's how to make it:

1. Shred salmon and put it into a small bowl.
2. Add the whipped cream cheese, capers and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Stir with a fork to combine.
3. Spread onto a toasted bagel or whole wheat toast. Top with tomato slices, if desired. Makes up to three sandwiches.

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