This low FODMAP spicy salmon salad is inspired by the popular sushi roll and made with canned salmon, a simple mayo-lime-sriracha sauce (yep, sriracha can be low FODMAP), and FODMAP-friendly green onion tops. Serve it on low FODMAP bread with crunchy carrots and cucumber slices.
Today’s recipe is kind of like a spicy salmon (sushi) roll, but make it sandwich-style, pantry-friendly, and low FODMAP … of course. This salmon salad is a little bit spicy, a little bit creamy, a little bit crunchy, and made super simple with the help of canned salmon.
For general health and wellness, it is recommended to eat fish and seafood twice a week, when possible. As a bonus, fatty fish, like salmon, are a source of health-promoting omega-3 fats.
Although fresh salmon is delicious, I’ve used convenient, affordable, and long-lasting canned salmon as the base for today’s low FODMAP spicy salmon salad.
This salmon salad features a simple mayo-lime-sriracha sauce (yep! sriracha can be low FODMAP), as well as sliced green onion tops for a little FODMAP-friendly onion flavor.
This salmon salad features a simple mayo-lime-sriracha sauce (yep! sriracha can be low FODMAP), as well as sliced green onion tops for a little FODMAP-friendly onion flavor.
Serve this salad on low FODMAP bread (or toast if you’re feeling a little wild 😉 ) with optional veggies like thinly sliced cucumber, carrot matchsticks, or lettuce leaves.
I hope you enjoy this 10-minute low FODMAP recipe made with less than 10 ingredients.
Shopping list
To make one low FODMAP spicy salmon salad sandwich, add these ingredients to your shopping list:
- Mayonnaise – 1 ½ tablespoon
- Sriracha – 1 teaspoon
- Lime – 1 teaspoon juice (about ¼ lime)
- Canned boneless, skinless salmon – 1 (5-ounce) can (like Chicken of the Sea)
- Green onion tops (green parts only) – 2 tablespoons
- Low FODMAP bread – 2 slices (like Schär Deli-Style Seeded)
Optional Toppings: Thinly sliced cucumber, carrot matchsticks, and/or lettuce leaves
Low FODMAP notes
In this section, I share information for ingredients that are either frequently asked about or have suggested serving sizes to remain low FODMAP. We each have unique tolerance levels and nutritional needs. Please listen to your body (and, if possible, work with a FODMAP-trained dietitian) to determine what is best for you. For more low FODMAP serving size info, please refer to the Monash FODMAP app and FODMAP Friendly website or app.
Mayonnaise is low FODMAP in servings of 2 tablespoons or 40 grams. Double-check ingredients and choose products without high FODMAP ingredients like onion or garlic.
Sriracha has been tested for FODMAPs by Monash University. Even though it contains small amounts of garlic, sriracha is low FODMAP in servings up to 1 teaspoon or 5 grams. This amount should be tolerated by most. However, avoid if you’re concerned or suspect a non-FODMAP intolerance to spicy foods (capsaicin).
Green onion tops – the green part of green onions – are low in FODMAPs and should be tolerated by most on the low FODMAP diet. Avoid the white bulb, which is high in FODMAPs. Learn more → Low FODMAP Garlic and Onion Substitutes.
Low FODMAP bread options can vary greatly depending on where you live. My personal favorite is Schär Deli Style Seeded Bread (a Monash low-FODMAP certified option in the US). For more options, check out my low FODMAP bread post.
Optional toppings
Carrots are a FODMAP-free food. Enjoy according to your appetite.
Cucumbers are a FODMAP-free food. Enjoy according to your appetite.
Lettuce: Iceberg, butter, and red coral lettuce contain only trace amounts of FODMAPs. Enjoy according to your appetite. Romaine is also low FODMAP – the recommended serving is up to 2 cups or 75 grams.
Instructions
To make this low FODMAP salmon salad, simply:
Step 1: Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice in a medium bowl.
Step 2: Add salmon and green onion tops. Stir until salmon is coated and everything is well-mixed.
Step 3: Spread the salmon salad onto one slice of bread.
Step 4: Add optional toppings, like cucumber and carrots.
Step 5: Top with the remaining slice of bread.
Serve whole or cut in half.
Substitutions
- No salmon? Try canned tuna instead.
- No low FODMAP bread? Serve this on a bed of lettuce or with baby carrots and cucumber slices
- Want it spicier? Try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper. Or, consider adding a little bit more sriracha. A yellow (moderate FODMAP) serving of sriracha is 3 teaspoons or 15 grams. The low FODMAP diet is designed to be able to include occasional moderate (yellow) servings of FODMAPs. Alternatively,
- Want less heat? Prepare the mayo-sriracha-lime sauce starting with a ¼ teaspoon of sriracha. Taste, and add more sriracha in ¼-teaspoon increments until you find your desired heat level.
Serve this with
We each have unique nutritional needs. One sandwich uses low FODMAP amounts of ingredients. However, the sandwich can also be halved for two smaller servings. If you’d like to add more to this meal, consider serving this sandwich with a side of:
Low FODMAP Fruit: Oranges and clementines are a couple of FODMAP-free fruits. Check the Monash FODMAP app for more options.
Low FODMAP Dairy: Enjoy a glass of lactose-free milk or a little low FODMAP cheese (like Cheddar, Swiss, or Parmesan).
Plain potato chips: A low FODMAP serving is 30 grams (16-20 chips, depending on the brand).
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Low FODMAP Spicy Salmon Salad Sandwich
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1-2 1x
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon lime juice (about ¼ lime)
- 1 (5-ounce) can boneless, skinless salmon, drained (like Chicken of the Sea)
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onion tops (green parts only)
- 2 slices low FODMAP bread (I used certified low FODMAP Schär Deli-Style Seeded)
Optional Toppings: Thinly sliced cucumber, carrot matchsticks, and/or lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice. Add salmon and green onion tops. Stir until salmon is coated and everything is well-mixed.
- Spread the salmon salad onto one slice of bread. Add optional toppings and top with remaining slice of bread.
- Cut in half or serve whole.
Notes
Low FODMAP Serving: One serving of this recipe uses low FODMAP amounts of ingredients. Product ingredients vary. Double-check ingredients and avoid products containing high FODMAP ingredients until tolerance is known. For specific ingredient information, please check out the “Low FODMAP Notes” section of the blog post or refer to your Monash FODMAP app.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired, American
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Dave says
I made it without carrot, otherwise I followed the recipe. This was a lot better than I expected. The salmon did not overpower the other ingredients. The sriracha added to the flavor, but the heat very mild. I’ve struggled a little to make meals I can enjoy in my ten or so days on FODMAP, but I’m happy to add this to my meal rotation. My wife liked it too, so that’s a plus. Thanks for this.
Julie says
This was delicious. One note on the Schar bread. One piece has 600 mg of sodium so if you had a typical two-piece of bread sandwich, you would already meet your maximum sodium intake for the day. I used sourdough spelt bread instead. Thanks for the recipe.
Julie says
This was delicious. One note on the Schar bread. One piece has 600 mg of sodium so if you had a typical two-piece of bread sandwhich, you would already meet your maxium sodium intake for the day. I used sourdough spelt bread instead. Thanks for the recipe.
Em Schwartz, MS, RDN says
Hi Julie, Thank you for taking the time to share! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I can also appreciate your concern about the sodium. (My package seems to say one slice of Schar seeded has 300 mg?) Although I try to keep other health parameters (like sodium) in mind, my main focus is trying to build recipes that are low FODMAP. We each have unique nutritional needs and access to products. So, I recognize that not all of my suggestions are going to work for every person. With that said, I’m really glad the spelt sourdough was a suitable alternative for you! Best, -Em