Smoked Salmon Salad with Citrus Dijon Dressing

Smoked Salmon Salad with Citrus Dijon Dressing

Indulge in a symphony of fresh flavors and textures with this revitalizing Smoked Salmon Salad. This dish is a culinary celebration of health and flavor, highlighting the delicate smokiness of the salmon, the creaminess of the avocado, the crisp freshness of the mixed greens, and the juicy pop of cherry tomatoes. Tied together with a zesty citrus Dijon dressing, it's the perfect light and balanced meal for lunch or dinner. Notably, Smoked Salmon Salad has roots in Scandinavian and Jewish cuisine, where smoked salmon, or 'lox', is traditionally served.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Salt (1/2 teaspoon, or to taste)
  • Black pepper (1/4 teaspoon, freshly ground)
  • Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
  • Extra virgin olive oil (3 tablespoons)
  • Lemon (1, juiced)
  • Avocado (1, peeled and sliced)
  • Red onion (1/4 cup, thinly sliced)
  • Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
  • Cucumber (1/2, thinly sliced)
  • Smoked salmon (200 grams, thinly sliced)
  • Mixed greens (4 cups)

Instructions

  1. In a large salad bowl, gently toss together the mixed greens, thinly sliced smoked salmon, cucumber slices, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and avocado slices.
  2. Prepare the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
  3. Drizzle the citrus Dijon dressing over the salad. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are lightly coated with the dressing.
  4. Serve immediately to maintain the freshness and crunch of the salad. Enjoy this light, flavorful meal!

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 0 minutes • Calories: 350 • Fat: 25g • Carbs: 15g • Protein: 20g • Sodium: 600mg • Sugar: 5g