Salmon salad
Need a tasty appetiser or light dinner or lunch? Then you will love this recipe for salmon salad with smoked salmon in no less than two ways. Enjoy chopped salmon in a rich and creamy dressing made from sour cream, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and seasoning as well as slices of smoked salmon on top of a crisp base of greens and fresh herbs. Enjoy a delectable dish that will delight both your eyes and tastebuds.
Ingredients
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Sour cream, 18%
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250 g |
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Green bell pepper (approx. 125 g), finely chopped
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1 |
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Chives, finely chopped
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2 tbsp |
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Freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1½ tbsp |
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Smoked salmon, finely chopped
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150 g |
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Coarse salt
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1 tsp |
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Freshly ground pepper
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Frisée lettuce
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75 g |
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Mixed fresh herbs, for example, chives, chervil, and watercress
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25 g |
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Smoked salmon, in strips
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50 g |
Garnish
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Fresh herbs, for example, chives, chervil, and watercress
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Lemons wedges (unsprayed)
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Sides
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Warm baguettes (approx. 100 g)
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4 slices |
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Instructions
Tips
Make sure to use high-quality fish to get the best taste and choose the best for your smoked salmon salad. Cold smoked salmon offers a more delicate flavour that pairs well with the other ingredients in this dish. The fish should look somewhat translucent. If it is very dense in colour, the fish has likely been frozen, which can affect the texture. Though it is an oily fish, the oil should be retained within the flesh. Avoid choosing one with dark brown edges or meat, which is a sign of low quality. Also, choose one with no added flavouring so you can enjoy the fresh taste of the fish without overshadowing the other flavours in the salad.
Tips
This dish is best served right after it has been assembled so the ingredients stay nice and fresh.
Questions about salmon salad
Whip up a quick and easy side dish or light meal in under 30 minutes with our smoked salmon salad recipe. We have compiled a list of some of the most frequently asked questions about this fresh treat and provided you with the answers so you can make this tasty dish at home. Read below to find out more!
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Enjoy a light salmon salad dressing
Want to know what makes this dish even more delicious? A creamy and slightly tangy dressing made with sour cream, freshly squeezed lemon juice, chives, and salt and pepper. The salmon salad dressing adds a creamy richness to the dish while keeping it light and fresh with a burst of lemon juice that helps cut through the richness of the fish and makes the salad pop. It is an effortless dressing you can mix in a matter of minutes.
Add more fresh vegetables and herbs
Though delicious as it is, you can always shake things up by adding more to the salmon salad. Go all out and enjoy a flavourful salad with tons of fresh veggies and herbs with the saltiness of the fish. Slice up some silky avocados, crispy cucumber slices, and sweet cherry tomatoes and mix them with the frisée lettuce and mixed herbs. You can add a bit of spice and colour with red onion rings that deliver just the right amount of spicy bite to this dish. To complement the citrusy flavour from the lemon juice, toss in some dill leaves with a deliciously fresh, citrus-like smack and subtle grassy undertones to make a new version of the delicious salmon salad dressing.
