Creamy salmon mac salad
June 29, 2026
Creamy salmon mac salad
Enjoy this recipe shared by the folks at Líl̓wat Community Food Centre (CFC).
Líl̓wat CFC is part of the Líl̓wat Nation in Mount Currie, British Columbia. Guided by the Nation’s values of Nt̓ákmen (“Our Way”), the CFC reflects its community’s deep connection to land, language, and traditional knowledge.
This recipe is one folks in the community enjoy, especially when they have access to salmon from the river. Sharing and preparing salmon is an important part of the community’s food traditions.
Recipe
Ingredients
Creamy salmon mac salad
- 8 oz macaroni
- 2 cans (5 oz each) salmon, drained, or cooked, smoked salmon
- 1 cup peas (thawed)
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ½ green onion, sliced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp relish
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- (Optional: pinch dill)
Directions
- Cook macaroni, drain, and cool.
- Mix all dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add macaroni, salmon, peas, and veggies.
- Stir gently until coated.
- Chill 1 hour, then serve.
- Tip: Add a splash of lemon or extra mayo before serving if needed.
