Description
This Smoked Salmon Salad in Creamy Caper Chive Dressing is a delightful mix of mixed greens, cold-smoked salmon, and a tangy yogurt-based dressing. The combination of flavors and textures makes this salad a perfect light meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Mixed Greens:
4 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, baby spinach, and romaine),
Smoked Salmon:
6 oz cold-smoked salmon, sliced into bite-sized pieces,
Cherry Tomatoes:
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved,
Red Onion:
1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced,
Cucumber:
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced,
Capers:
2 tablespoons capers,
Chives:
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped,
Creamy Dressing:
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, capers, and chopped chives until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl or on a serving platter, arrange the mixed greens as a base. Top with smoked salmon, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cucumber slices.
- Drizzle and Serve: Drizzle the creamy caper chive dressing over the salad just before serving, or serve it on the side. Garnish with extra chives or capers if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the yogurt and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives.
- Serve with crusty bread or boiled eggs for a heartier meal.
- This salad is best served fresh and chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
