As it turns out, the government has the right to institute statutory holidays whenever they feel like it. Having lived away from the province for 5 years, I genuinely had no idea that yesterday was Family Day in Ontario. An arbitrary holiday enforced a few years ago to celebrate our families/help people get over their seasonal depression.
Trust me, I am not hating on holidays, but a memo would have been nice! I prepare for holidays as though the apocalypse is coming, by buying ALL THE GROCERIES. Unfortunately for me I was the only person unaware that Monday February 17th was Family Day and that all grocery stores would be closed. This meant that oatmeal would be my main source of sustenance for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
But if there’s a holiday, I will celebrate! I figured the best way I could show my family how much I loved them was by raiding their fridge. I know…I’m a good daughter. Thanks Mom and Dad for saving me from starving on Family Day and you’re welcome for eating all of your food.
Remember that time I was hating on my brother for taking toilet paper from my parent’s house? I get it now…I left my house with more food than I would have if all of the grocery stores had been open. So here’s the Thai Salmon Salad made from the contents of my parents fridge and the only other food in my house besides oatmeal, peanut butter.
Thai Salmon Salad
Prep Time: 10 mins
Keywords: entree gluten-free peanut peanut butter salmon Thai
Ingredients (Serves: 4)
- 2 6 oz cans of salmon (I used Alaskan Pink Salmon from Trader Joe’s), drained
- 2 celery sticks, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced (only white and light green parts)
- 1/4 cup thai basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup 0% fat plain greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 T natural peanut butter
- 1/2 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tsp tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- juice from 1/2 lime
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
Instructions
1. Remove drained salmon from cans and add to a large bowl. Using a fork, break up salmon until flaked and chunks are removed.
2. Add celery, green onions and thai basil.
3. In a separate bowl mix greek yogurt and peanut butter. Stir in garlic, ginger, tamari, sesame oil, lime juice and sriracha.
4. Add wet mixture to salmon mixture and stir to combine. Add in salt.
5. Garnish with chopped peanuts and green onion if desired.
6. Will keep in fridge for up to 5 days.
Do you raid your parents or friend’s kitchens? Can someone explain to me what Family Day is please?
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62 Comments
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March 5, 2014 at 4:44 amThank you for share.It very nice.I like to eat Salmon.
Kierston
February 21, 2014 at 11:49 amOh I just want to take the bowl straight from my screen! Looks amazingly delish.
Cassie
February 19, 2014 at 8:52 pmHOLY F that looks amazing. I love Thai-anything. I would never think to make that on my own… now I have to go to TJs and get canned salmon.
When I was in college, my mom would ask me want I wanted to eat for the next month, then would make all my meals and freeze them for me. I started cooking on my own a little bit and would raid her kitchen, my grandparents, and my dad’s. I still raid my grandparents when I go over there – my gram is a health nut too so I take cool new things she is trying!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods
February 19, 2014 at 5:55 pmThis seems to happen to me al the time. I forget its a holiday and that certain stores will be closed. Of course it is always when I desperately need something. Lucky for you that you have your parents fridge to raid 😀
Heather @ Run Like a G!
February 19, 2014 at 11:27 amI understand where you are coming from – a holiday and the stores being closed – but I think it is cool that the stores closed. Here in the ol’ good USA – the stores NEVER close unless it is Christmas. But you can still go to Dunkin’ Donuts and the gas station. Weirddddd.
Consuelo - Honey & Figs
February 19, 2014 at 11:26 amYay, I’ve figured out how to read your blog again. It won’t work in Google Chrome, but it does of I’m using Firefox. I had missed your posts so much wow.
This salad = perfection. Thai anything is my favorite, and salmon makes such a brilliant addition. I love it <3
Mary Frances
February 19, 2014 at 8:16 amI saw this on Foodgawker and was like, wow, that looks amazing – someone had their thinking cap on! And then I was like, oh my gosh, its Davida! This salmon salad looks SO good, I really want a bowl for breakfast. Yum!
Sabrina Marie
February 19, 2014 at 1:13 amAh! This looks awesome. I looove salmon. Been trying to think of new things to do with it. I’m doing the dairy-free thing at the moment, though. Wondering if you might have any ideas of what I could sub for yogurt. I’m assuming that it’s taking the place of mayo in traditional salads like this but I’m struggling to think of healthy alternatives.
Davida @ The Healthy Maven
February 19, 2014 at 10:29 pmHi Sabrina! You can definitely find some healthier mayos out there and they would be a perfectly fine alternative! Avocado may also work or you could try a dairy-free yogurt like almond yogurt or coconut yogurt. I can’t say for sure but if you give it a try let me know! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Brittany
February 18, 2014 at 11:27 pmNo idea what family day is, I don’t think we celebrate that in the US, but we should!! I like the peanutty spicyness of this recipe, I’d sub the salmon for pasta and ditch the yogurt to make it freak friendly..I mean vegan friendly. I want peanut noodles now..ohh yum.
GiGi Eats Celebrities
February 18, 2014 at 10:52 pmWould you like to roll around in that mix of love with me? I didn’t have enough Valentine’s Day love this past weekend, so LETS DO IT!
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February 18, 2014 at 10:41 pmI actually buy groceries for my parents so that I can have the stuff I like! Haha. Happy Family Day! Whatever that is!
Jessie
February 18, 2014 at 9:51 pmSo I already knew you are one awesome chef/baker, but comedian.. nope didn’t know. Seriously, you crack me up!! I just can’t believe the gov’t never sent you a letter letting you know.