Yes, five minutes. That’s all it takes to whip up this nutritious, no-cook lunch – faster than scrolling through your favourite food app and deciding on a takeaway. This recipe has only nine ingredients and ticks all the boxes for a flavourful, fuss-free desk meal.
What’s more, salmon brings a hefty dose of omega-3 fatty acids, essential for brain and heart health. It’s also loaded with B vitamins to keep your energy levels up and supports your immune system thanks to naturally occurring healthy bacteria (found in fresh or smoked varieties). Let’s dig in!

No-Cook Salmon Salad Tartines
Ingredients
- 1 can salmon drained
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
- Kosher salt
- 55 g green beans
- 2 scallions 1 finely chopped, 1 thinly sliced
- ½ cup baby arugula chopped
- 4 slices rye bread toasted
- Tomato slices for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine salmon with olive oil, white wine vinegar and pinch salt. Toss with green beans and chopped scallion, then fold in arugula.
- Top toasts with sliced tomato and salmon salad. Sprinkle with scallions.
Easy lunch ideas to try this week:
- A Hearty Roasted Salad You’ll Turn To All Summer Long
- Mouthwatering Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches
- The 2 Best Office Lunches You Can Prepare Ahead Of Time
- This Salmon Sandwich Is The Health-Boosting Desk Lunch You Need
This article by Kristina Kurek was originally published on Women’s Health US.