Description
Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Fennel Salad is a fresh and satisfying dish that combines crisp greens, creamy avocado, delicate fennel, and rich smoked salmon. Finished with a creamy dill dressing, this salad delivers balanced flavors and a smooth, refreshing texture that works beautifully for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Creamy Dill Dressing
One third cup mayonnaise
One third cup Daisy Sour Cream or Organic Valley Sour Cream
One tablespoon olive oil
Two tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Two garlic cloves finely minced
One third cup fresh dill finely chopped
One quarter teaspoon salt
One quarter teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Salad
One head butter lettuce or little gems or romaine torn into bite sized pieces
One Turkish cucumber thinly sliced or sliced radishes
Half a fennel bulb very thinly sliced
Four to six ounces dry smoked salmon or smoked trout
One eighth to one quarter cup thinly sliced red onion
Two tablespoons capers drained
One ripe avocado sliced
Optional sunflower sprouts extra fresh dill and Everything Bagel Spice
Instructions
Prepare the creamy dill dressing by whisking mayonnaise sour cream olive oil lemon juice minced garlic salt and black pepper until smooth
Fold in the chopped fresh dill and taste adjusting seasoning if needed then set aside
Wash and dry the lettuce thoroughly then tear into bite sized pieces and place in a large bowl
Slice the cucumber fennel and red onion very thinly for the best texture
Add the cucumber fennel red onion and capers to the lettuce and gently toss to combine
Tear the smoked salmon or trout into large pieces and add to the bowl mixing gently
Drizzle part of the dressing over the salad and toss lightly until evenly coated
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired
Add the avocado slices by gently folding them in or use them as garnish
Finish with sunflower sprouts fresh dill or Everything Bagel Spice and serve immediately
Notes
Dry smoked salmon works best for this salad because it holds its shape and has a deeper flavor
Slice the fennel very thinly so it stays tender and does not overpower the salad
The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for several days
Add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh and vibrant
This salad is best enjoyed right after assembling for optimal texture
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American