Elegant salmon salad with Sauvignon Blanc recipe Posted by Taylah Strauss on 19 January 2022 When it’s really hot outside, no one wants piping hot food for lunch! This simple, classy, cold salmon/trout salad is the perfect way to enjoy the summer heat while sipping on a fabulous glass of Spier 21 Gables sauvignon blanc. INGREDIENTS • 1 bunch watercress leaves, rinsed • 1/2 cucumber, peeled into ribbons with a peeler • 1 fennel bulb, finely cut/shaved • 200 g cold-smoked salmon or trout ribbons • 100 g ricotta cheese, crumbled • a handful of capers • fresh lemon juice • extra virgin olive oil • freshly ground black pepper and salt, to taste You can substitute salmon with hot smoked trout (cooled, flaked) for this salad – find it in the fish deli section of most good supermarkets. INSTRUCTIONS Serves 4, prep/cooking time: 10 minutes On a large salad platter (or on 4 individual plates), assemble the watercress leaves, then top with cucumber, fennel, salmon/trout, ricotta and capers. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then season to taste with salt & pepper. Serve immediately with a glass of Spier 21 Gables Sauvignon Blanc. Recipe by Ilse van der Merwe Picture: Tasha Seccombe ALSO READ Indulgent blueberry buttermilk pancake recipe Related Posts Artichoke, pea and chevin risotto 1 June 2023 This comforting winter recipe is by the executive chef of Tryn Restaurant and Bistro Sixteen82,... read more brodetto di pesce: an easy chunky fish soup recipe 19 May 2023 Swedish meatballs with homemade flatbreads and roasted aubergine 8 May 2023 Allesverloren is celebrating its 150-year milestone with a new wine - The Fanie Malan Fine... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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