SMOKED SALMON SALAD WITH CUCUMBER NOODLES
Slices of smoked salmon on top of fun cucumber noodles coated in a sour cream and dill dressing. Topped with cherry tomatoes, capers, and a turn or two of fresh cracked black pepper. Enjoyed as the main course, this simple smoked salmon dinner salad is easy on the calories too. For a great brunch idea, Smoked Salmon Egg In A Hole is a crowd pleaser.
Smoked salmon is dry cured in a salt then smoked over a somewhat long period of time. Also known as cold smoked salmon because the temperature never gets above 80 degrees F. Much like my cold smoked cheese. The smoking does not cook the fish, and the texture resembles raw fish.
SMOKED SALMON SALAD WITH CUCUMBER NOODLES
The perfect dinner salad any night of the week. Fun cucumber noodles in a sour cream and dill dressing, topped with slices of smoked salmon, tomatoes, and capers. Smoked Salmon Salad With Cucumber Noodles is a fun and easy meal.
Course: Main CourseCuisine: CanadianKeyword: smoked salmon recipes
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Servings: 2 servingsCalories: 193kcal
Ingredients
1 pound cucumber noodles (spiralized)
5 ounces smoked salmon
2 1/2 ounces sour cream
2 tbsp fresh dill (and extra for garnish)
3 ounces cherry tomatoes
2 tsp capers
1/2 tsp kosher salt
fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
To Make The Cucumber Noodles:
Spiralize the cucumber (skin on) into thick noodles.
Place in a colander and add about 1/2 tsp. kosher salt.
Let sit for 15 minutes, rinse, and squeeze dry in a kitchen towel.
Place in a large bowl.
To Make The Dressing:
While the noodles are draining, combine the sour cream and dill in a bowl.
Mix well and set aside.
To Arrange The Salad:
Wash and cut the tomatoes (or leave whole if you wish).
Add the dressing to the cucumber noodles and combine.
Divide the noodles into 2 bowls or plates.
Place the salmon slices in and around the noodles on the plate.
Top with the tomatoes and capers.
Garnish with additional fresh dill and cracked black pepper.
ENJOY!