Description
Delightful smoked salmon salad with a lemon-dill dressing showcases fresh ingredients from Nordic coastal regions. Crisp greens, delicate fish, and tangy dressing create perfect harmony for light summer dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (113 g) smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 4 cups (960 ml) baby chard, baby kale, baby spinach, or other greens
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1.5 tablespoons (22.5 ml) fresh dill, chopped
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and chopped dill in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then set the lemon-dill dressing aside.
- Fill a saucepan with water about 3 inches deep and heat until small bubbles form around the edges, maintaining a gentle simmer.
- Carefully crack each egg into a separate small bowl to prepare for poaching.
- Gently slide eggs into the simmering water, ensuring they remain separate. Cook for approximately 4 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain soft.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer poached eggs to a paper towel to drain excess water.
- Divide salad greens evenly between two serving plates, creating a fresh base.
- Layer smoked salmon slices across the greens, distributing them equally.
- Delicately place one poached egg on top of each salad.
- Sprinkle with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Drizzle the prepared lemon-dill dressing over the salads just before serving to maintain the greens’ crisp texture.
Notes
- Master the poaching technique by maintaining a gentle simmer to prevent egg whites from breaking apart during cooking.
- Swap out traditional salmon for hot-smoked or cold-smoked varieties depending on personal flavor preference and texture desires.
- Choose fresh, high-quality dill and organic eggs to elevate the overall taste and nutritional profile of this elegant salad.
- Create a gluten-free and dairy-free version by using alternative greens like arugula or baby spinach and ensuring all ingredients meet dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg