Description
A quick and flavorful sardine salad that combines tender sardines with creamy mayo, fresh herbs, and zesty seasonings. Perfect as a nutritious snack or light meal served on bread or wrapped in lettuce.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 (3.75 ounce) can sardines (drained)
- 1-2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped dill
- 1/8 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- Hot sauce (optional, to taste)
- Seasoning salt (to taste)
For Serving
- Bread, tomatoes, lettuce, or preferred accompaniments
Instructions
- Prepare sardines: Drain the sardines thoroughly, then place them in a medium bowl to ready them for mixing.
- Mix ingredients: Add mayonnaise, finely chopped red onion, chopped parsley, chopped dill, lemon pepper seasoning, hot sauce if using, and seasoning salt to the sardines. Mash everything together with a fork until well combined, adjusting seasoning and mayonnaise quantity to your preference.
- Serve: Spoon the sardine salad onto bread, use it as a filling for lettuce wraps, or serve alongside fresh tomatoes and greens for a nutritious meal or snack.
Notes
- Adjust mayo and seasoning quantities according to your taste for creaminess and flavor.
- Hot sauce is optional but adds a nice kick to the salad.
- Using fresh herbs like parsley and dill enhances the freshness and aroma.
- This salad can be prepared ahead and stored chilled for up to 2 days.
- Serve immediately after mixing for best texture or refrigerate briefly to enhance flavors.
