Description
Indulge in a delightful mix of flavors with this Smoked Salmon Salad featuring a creamy Caper Chive Dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or elegant starter, this salad is a harmony of textures and tastes.
Ingredients
Mixed Salad Greens:
4 cups
Smoked Salmon:
4 oz, torn into bite-sized pieces
Cherry Tomatoes:
1/2 cup, halved
Red Onion:
1/4, thinly sliced
Cucumber:
1/2, thinly sliced
Hard-Boiled Egg:
1, sliced
Capers:
1 tablespoon
Fresh Chives:
2 tablespoons, chopped
Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt:
1/4 cup
Mayonnaise:
1 tablespoon
Lemon Juice:
1 tablespoon
Dijon Mustard:
1 teaspoon
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream or Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chives, and capers until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine salad greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber. Drizzle with the dressing, toss gently to coat.
- Final Touches: Arrange smoked salmon and hard-boiled egg slices on top. Add extra chives or capers if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra richness, consider adding avocado slices or using crème fraîche instead of sour cream.
- This salad complements well with crusty bread or crackers on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
