Smoked Salmon Salad with Capers and Red Onion
Fresh, elegant, and packed with bold flavor, this Smoked Salmon Salad with Capers and Red Onion is a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and crisp! Delicate smoked salmon pairs beautifully with briny capers, zesty red onion, and a light, refreshing dressing that ties it all together.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces (170 g) smoked salmon, sliced
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or lettuce)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: fresh dill or chives
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- On a large plate or salad bowl, arrange the mixed greens as a base.
- Layer smoked salmon slices evenly over the greens.
- Add thinly sliced red onion and cucumber on top.
- Sprinkle capers over the salad for a briny, flavorful touch.
- Drizzle the lemon-dill dressing evenly over the salad.
- Garnish with fresh dill or chives if desired.
- Serve immediately while fresh.