Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 14 oz (400g) cold smoked salmon ribbons
- 4 cups crisp lettuce
- 1 English cucumber
- 4 radishes
- ½ cup capers or caper berries
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 3 tbsp salmon caviar
To Serve
- Garlic chive buttermilk dressing
- Slices of bread (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Lay the crisp lettuce in a wreath shape on a large serving board or platter to create an attractive base for the salad.
- Add Smoked Salmon: Arrange the cold smoked salmon ribbons over the lettuce wreath evenly, providing a rich and flavorful centerpiece.
- Prepare and Add Cucumber: Using a potato peeler, thinly slice the English cucumber into ribbons. Roll each slice into a delicate curl and place them artfully around the wreath.
- Slice Radishes and Add Other Ingredients: Thinly slice the radishes and scatter them along with capers or caper berries and lemon slices evenly over the salad wreath to add freshness and pops of color.
- Finish with Caviar: Spoon salmon caviar evenly over the wreath to add bursts of savory flavor and an elegant touch.
- Serve: Present the salad with the garlic chive buttermilk dressing on the side and optionally provide slices of bread to accompany.
Notes
- Use cold smoked salmon ribbons for the best flavor and texture; avoid hot smoked or cooked salmon.
- Thinly slicing the cucumber and radishes enhances the salad’s delicate texture and appearance.
- Capers add a pleasant briny contrast to the rich salmon, but can be omitted if preferred.
- The garlic chive buttermilk dressing complements the salad’s flavors beautifully; alternatively, a lemon vinaigrette can be used.
- Keep the salad refrigerated until ready to serve for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Fat
