Easy Sardine Salad with Green Onions, Capers, and Lemon Recipe
This Sardine Salad is a simple, nutritious, and flavorful dish combining sardines with fresh herbs, capers, and lemon juice. Perfect as a quick appetizer or a healthy sandwich filling, it highlights the bold taste of sardines balanced with zest and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 tins sardines, packed in oil
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon capers
- ¼ cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the sardines (with oil), chopped green onions, minced garlic, capers, chopped parsley, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice together in a mixing bowl.
- Mash and Mix: Using two forks, mash and stir the mixture. You can leave it chunky for more texture or mash further for a smoother consistency, depending on your preference.
- Serve: The sardine salad is ready to eat immediately. Serve it with crackers for a party appetizer or use it as a flavorful filling for sandwiches.
Notes
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- The salad can be refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Choose sardines packed in olive oil for richer flavor.
- This salad pairs well with crusty bread or as a topping on fresh greens.
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