Smoked Trout and Watercress Salad

Smoked Trout and Watercress Salad

Peppery watercress and flaky smoked trout come together in a light, tangy salad.

Total 20 min Makes 4 servings Calories 220/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal

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Fish

This salad pairs delicate smoked trout with peppery watercress, thin cucumber ribbons, and a tangy horseradish-mustard dressing. It comes together without any cooking, making it a quick starter or light lunch. Serve with crusty bread for a satisfying midday meal or elegant first course.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces smoked trout, skin removed and flaked into large pieces
  • 6 cups watercress, tough stems trimmed
  • 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced into ribbons
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste

Method

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, horseradish, and honey until smooth.

  2. Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste.

  3. In a large bowl, combine the watercress, cucumber ribbons, and red onion.

  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the leaves evenly.

  5. Divide the dressed greens among four plates and top with the flaked smoked trout.

  6. Sprinkle with chopped fresh dill and serve immediately.

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    Smoked Trout and Watercress Salad

    This salad pairs delicate smoked trout with peppery watercress, thin cucumber ribbons, and a tangy horseradish-mustard dressing. It comes together without any cooking, making it a quick starter or light lunch. Serve with crusty bread for a satisfying midday meal or elegant first course.

    20 min 4 servings 220 cal

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces smoked trout, skin removed and flaked into large pieces
    • 6 cups watercress, tough stems trimmed
    • 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced into ribbons
    • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
    • 1/2 teaspoon honey
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste

    Method

    1. 1

      In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, horseradish, and honey until smooth.

    2. 2

      Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste.

    3. 3

      In a large bowl, combine the watercress, cucumber ribbons, and red onion.

    4. 4

      Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the leaves evenly.

    5. 5

      Divide the dressed greens among four plates and top with the flaked smoked trout.

    6. 6

      Sprinkle with chopped fresh dill and serve immediately.