Smoked Salmon Salad

By admin 2/28/2026

This recipe offers a quick dinner with no cooking involved - fresh, healthy, and full of big flavor. It's designed as an easy weeknight meal combining cold-smoked or hot-smoked salmon with tangy homemade vinaigrette and creamy goat cheese for contrast.

Ingredients

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  • 280g greens (60-90g per plate)
  • 225g smoked salmon
  • 4-6 large sprigs fresh dill, torn
  • 120g soft goat cheese
  • 40g red onion slices
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 90ml olive oil
  • 20g minced shallot

Instructions

  1. **Make the vinaigrette:** Whisk together vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil one tablespoon at a time until creamy. Stir in shallots. Refrigerate (keeps 2+ weeks).

  2. **Assemble the salad:** Place greens on a plate. Top with smoked salmon pieces, torn dill, goat cheese dollops, and red onion slices. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

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