Smoked Salmon With Creamy Cucumber Salad
Serves 6|
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Ingredients
- 2 bunches watercress, stems removed
- 1 pound thinly sliced smoked salmon
- 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
- 2 teaspoons coarse-grain mustard
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 hothouse (seedless) cucumber or 1 regular cucumber, quartered lengthwise and thickly sliced
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
- bagel chips or 1 thinly sliced baguette
Directions
- Divide the watercress and salmon among 6 plates.
- In a large bowl, combine the horseradish, mustard, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Transfer half the dressing to a small bowl and set aside.
- Add the cucumber to the large bowl and toss. Divide among plates and sprinkle with the dill.
- Serve with the reserved dressing, lemon wedges (if desired), and bagel chips or baguette slices.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 156Calories From Fat 40%
- Fat 7g
- Sat Fat 3g
- Cholesterol 31mg
- Sodium 871mg
- Carbohydrate 6g
- Fiber 1g
- Sugar 3g
- Protein 15g
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
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Quick Tip
This recipe also works well with poached salmon: Place the fish in a large skillet with 2 tablespoons cider vinegar and enough
water to reach halfway up the fillet. Simmer, covered, until opaque throughout, 10 to 12 minutes.
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