Wild Caught Salmon Salad
Looking for an easy, protein-rich lunch that actually supports your cycle? This Wild Salmon Salad is a monthly staple in my home and a quick lunch in a pinch. It’s light, flavorful, and packed with hormone-friendly ingredients—perfect for blood sugar balance, brain focus, and menstrual cycle support.
Made with Wild Planet canned salmon (hello, Omega-3s!), crunchy celery, fresh dill, and tangy capers, this recipe doesn’t just taste good—it helps your body feel good. Whether you’re in your luteal phase craving something savory or just trying to simplify your weeknight meals, this one’s a no-brainer.
Let it chill before serving for the best flavor, and pair it with crackers, avocado, or a simple salad for a complete, nourishing plate.
Wild salmon is one of the richest sources of anti-inflammatory Omega-3 fatty acids—especially EPA and DHA, which are critical for hormone production, brain health, and reducing prostaglandins (inflammatory compounds that worsen period pain). Omega-3s also help build healthy follicles in the ovary and support robust luteal phase hormone signaling. If you’re TTC, dealing with painful periods, or supporting post-pill recovery, salmon is your superfood.
The celery, dill, capers, and lemon/apple cider vinegar aren’t just flavor enhancers—they bring their own set of benefits. Celery provides natural potassium and hydration, which supports liver detox and helps manage bloating around your period. Dill is rich in antioxidants and supports digestion, while capers bring prebiotic compounds to support gut health (and your microbiome plays a major role in estrogen balance!).
Here’s where it all ties together: Omega-3s are key players in regulating the menstrual cycle, especially ovulation and the luteal phase. They help build responsive cell membranes for hormone signaling, reduce inflammation that can disrupt ovulation, and support progesterone production post-ovulation. Low Omega-3 intake has been associated with anovulatory cycles and more severe PMS symptoms. So this isn’t just lunch—it’s part of your hormone strategy.
Salmon Salad
Ingredients
- 2 Cans Wild Planet Canned Salmon
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Celery
- 1 Tbsp Dill Minced
- 1 Tbsp Capers
- 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar OR Lemon Juice
- 1 Tbsp Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 Tsp Sea Salt Celtic or Himalayan
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Combine above ingredients together.
- Allow to chill at least 1 hour prior to serving.
