Description
This smoked salmon salad recipe is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of tender baby greens, creamy soft-boiled eggs, and savory smoked salmon, all tossed in a tangy Dijon mustard dressing, creates a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For Soft-Boiled Jammy Eggs:
- 4 large soft-boiled eggs
For Salad:
- 5 oz. mixed baby greens (butter lettuce, mesclun, or baby romaine)
- 3.5 oz. smoked salmon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Half one whole lemon (serve on the side)
For Dressing:
- 2.5 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 oz. shallot (finely minced)
- 2 tbsp chopped capers (drained)
- 2 tbsp minced chives
- ¼ to ½ tsp coarse sea salt
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- For the soft-boiled jammy eggs: Bring a pot of water to a boil, then simmer the eggs for about 6 ½ minutes. Peel once cool.
- For the salad dressing: Whisk together all dressing ingredients to emulsify. Store in the fridge.
- Assemble the smoked salmon salad: Toss baby greens, smoked salmon, and eggs in a bowl. Drizzle with dressing, season, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding avocado slices or toasted nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Ensure the eggs are at room temperature before boiling to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Tossing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: smoked salmon salad, salad recipe, easy salad, healthy salad, Dijon mustard dressing
