Smoked Salmon Avocado Salad

Smoked salmon and avocado salad with creamy dressing served inside spinach crepes.

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Prep Time15

Course: Brunch

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: people

Calories: 336kcal

Author: Jana Dziak

Ingredients

For The Salad

1 ½ cups smoked salmon
4 cups baby romaine leaves or salad mix
2 avocados sliced
¾ cup peas
½ cup parmesan

For The Dressing

¾ cup Greek yogurt you may want more for an extra creamy salad
1 clove garlic minced
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
½ lemon juiced
dash chili pepper or red pepper flakes
pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

Steam or boil the peas until tender. Cool before adding to the rest of the ingredients.
Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt. Then add the garlic and chili pepper and cook for 30-40 seconds. Do not overcook the garlic and red pepper as it will blacken and become bitter. Let cool for 1 minute and add to Greek yogurt. with the lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper. Stir and set aside.
Toss the lettuce and smoked salmon with the dressing, avocados, and peas. Serve right away.

Notes

Parmesan Flakes: Substitute with feta cheese for a tangier flavor, or use goat cheese for creaminess. Nutritional yeast works well as a dairy-free option.
Greek Yogurt: Replace with sour cream or crème fraîche for a richer flavor. For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt or cashew cream.
Smoked Salmon: Any smoked fish like smoked trout or mackerel works.
Fresh Dill: Parsley, cilantro, or basil can be used for a different flavor. Dried dill can be substituted but use less, as dried herbs are more concentrated.
Peas: Instead of peas, opt for fresh cucumber instead.

How to Store & Freeze Smoked Salmon Avocado Salad

To store the in the refrigerator, first transfer it to an airtight container. If possible, store the dressing separately to prevent the salad from becoming soggy. Place the container in the fridge, and it will stay fresh for up to 2 days. Before serving, give it a gentle stir, and if needed, add a bit more lemon juice or yogurt sauce to freshen up the flavors.

Do not freeze this salad.

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