Elegant Salmon Salad with Creamy Dressing
A Delightful Salmon Salad Recipe with a Zesty Cream Dressing
Salmon is always a delicious treat, but paired with a refreshingly tangy yet creamy dressing, it becomes an extraordinary delicacy! This recipe offers a unique twist on salmon salad, perfect for any occasion. ♡
Salad Ingredients- 350g fresh salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh dill, finely chopped
- A pinch of capers
Cream Dressing Ingredients- 200ml heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1/5 onion, very finely minced
- 200ml heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1/5 onion, very finely minced
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the fresh salmon by cutting it into attractive, bite-sized pieces. Cutting them to a manageable size ensures they blend well with the dressing.
Step 2
Finely mince the onion. To remove its sharp, pungent flavor, soak the minced onion in cold water for about 10 minutes. Afterward, drain it thoroughly using a sieve, and then place it on paper towels to absorb any remaining moisture.
Step 3
In a bowl, pour the 200ml of heavy cream. Using an electric mixer or a whisk, whip the cream until it thickens and holds stiff peaks. You’re looking for a consistency that is firm and forms peaks when the whisk is lifted.
Step 4
Add all the dressing ingredients to the whipped cream: fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and the finely minced onion. Gently mix everything together until well combined to create a delicious and smooth cream dressing.
Step 5
In a large bowl, combine the cut salmon, olive oil, white pepper, chopped dill, and the prepared cream dressing. Gently toss to coat everything. You can also add the capers at this stage. It’s best to mix everything together just before serving to maintain the salmon’s freshness.
Step 6
Here’s a pro tip for an even better experience: After mixing the salad, chill it in the refrigerator for about 15-30 minutes before serving. This cooling time enhances the salmon’s flavor and allows the creamy dressing to firm up slightly, improving the texture. It also gives the salad a wonderfully mellow, almost aged flavor profile.
