Salmon Salad with Celery and Walnuts on Rustic Whole-Grain Toast (Cholesterol Friendly)

Pull off an omega-3 hat trick in one meal: The nuts add a type of the fatty acid that helps reduce levels of bad cholesterol, while salmon raises the good kind with 2 other versions of the fat.
(serves 4)

3/4 cup red onion, sliced, divided
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice plus 2 T., divided
1/2 t. kosher salt
2 T. golden raisins, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 cup small curd* cottage cheese
5 oz. wild-caught* cooked salmon, flaked (2 cups)
Freshly ground black pepper
4 slices rusting whole-grain toast
Mixed greens
Drizzle of EVOO

Stir together 1/2 cup red onion, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 1/2 t. kosher salt. Let stand for 30 min. In a separate bowl, toss together raisins, celery and walnuts with the cottage cheese and 2 T. lemon juice. Fold in the salmon; season to taste with S&P. Serve on toast topped with mixed greens, more onion, and a drizzle of olive oil.

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