Best 2 Smoked Salmon Watercress Salad With Red Onion Caper Vinaigrette Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Smoked Salmon Watercress Salad, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This vibrant salad features succulent smoked salmon, peppery watercress, crisp red onions, and briny capers, all united by a zesty Red Onion Caper Vinaigrette. Alongside the main recipe, discover variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences:

* For a vegan delight, replace the smoked salmon with roasted chickpeas, maintaining the protein-packed goodness.
* If you seek a gluten-free option, craft a flavorful dressing using rice vinegar instead of white wine vinegar.
* Craving a lighter touch? Opt for Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise, creating a tangy yet creamy vinaigrette.

Regardless of your dietary choices, this Smoked Salmon Watercress Salad promises a symphony of tastes and textures, making it an unforgettable dish.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SMOKED SALMON SANDWICHES WITH CAPERS AND RED ONION RELISH

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Categories Sandwich Cheese Fish Onion Appetizer Brunch No-Cook Quick & Easy Buffet Salmon Shower Party Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield 4 Appetizer Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
1 tablespoon drained capers
12 slices thin Danish-style pumpernickel bread (each about 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 1/4 inches, available in the refrigerated deli section of many supermarkets)
6 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon

Steps:

Mix red onion, sugar, and vinegar in small bowl. Let stand 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix cream cheese, chives, crème fraîche, dill, and capers in another small bowl. Spread each bread slice with about 1 tablespoon cheese mixture to cover. Divide salmon among 8 bread slices. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon red onion mixture atop salmon on each bread slice. Top each of 4 salmon-topped bread slices with another salmon-topped bread slice, salmon side up. Top each stack with 1 cheese-covered bread slice, cheese side down, forming a total of 4 three-layer sandwiches. Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.

SMOKED SALMON & WATERCRESS SALAD WITH RED ONION-CAPER VINAIGRETTE

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Start with a salad of smoked salmon and watercress. Try to buy the commercial bagged watercress that already has been cleaned to speed things along, or you may substitute other mixed salad greens. (I like to make sure there are some bitter ones, such as radicchio and arugula, along with milder greens, such as butter lettuce or baby spinach.) Also, because this is such a simple salad, all the ingredients should be top-quality. So spring for the best smoked salmon you can find.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories Vinaigrette Dressing

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup drained capers
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 cups watercress (preferably the kind that's already trimmed, rinsed, bagged)
6 ounces smoked salmon, torn or cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

Mix lemon juice, vinegar, mustard and a big pinch of salt and pepper to taste in a 1-quart Pyrex measuring cup. Add capers and onion; toss to coat. Slowly add oil, pushing onion aside and beating with a small whisk or fork to form a thick dressing.n
Mix watercress and half the salmon in a large bowl. When ready to serve, pour dressing over watercress and salmon; toss to coat. Arrange on salad plates, garnishing each with remaining smoked salmon.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 500.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

Choose the best quality smoked salmon you can find. Look for wild-caught salmon that has been cold-smoked. This will give your salad the best flavor and texture.

Use fresh, crisp watercress. Watercress is a peppery green that adds a nice balance to the richness of the smoked salmon. If you can't find watercress, arugula or baby spinach are good substitutes.

Don't skimp on the red onion. Red onion adds a nice bit of sharpness and crunch to the salad. If you're not a fan of red onion, you can use a milder onion, such as a sweet onion or a yellow onion.

Use capers to add a briny, salty flavor to the salad. Capers are small, pickled berries that add a nice pop of flavor. If you don't have capers, you can use chopped pickles or olives.

Make sure the vinaigrette is well-balanced. The vinaigrette should be tangy, slightly sweet, and a little bit salty. If it's too tangy, add a little bit of honey or maple syrup. If it's too salty, add a little bit of water or vinegar.

Conclusion:

Smoked salmon watercress salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover smoked salmon. The combination of smoked salmon, watercress, red onion, capers, and vinaigrette is simply irresistible. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.