Scandi Salmon Salad Recipes

SCANDINAVIAN SALMON SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
• Combine the salmon, scallions and cooked shells in a large bowl.
• Add the dressing.
• Toss gently.
• Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
• Garnish with eggs before serving.

SCANDINAVIAN RICE SALAD WITH SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in rice and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cover pan tightly. Cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed the water, 30 to 40 minutes. Rinse the rice under cold water until cool.
• Combine the rice with peas, cucumber, dill, scallions and smoked salmon in a serving bowl.
• Whisk together yogurt, oil, lemon zest and juice, pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl; pour over the salad and stir to combine.

SCANDI SALMON AND CRACKED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a food processor, blitz the cauliflower until it is riced and tip into a bowl. Add the mushrooms to the food processor and pulse these too until they are chopped small.
• Heat the oil in a large saute pan and fry the onion for 5 minutes over a medium heat until soft, then add the garlic, chile flakes and rosemary and fry for 30 seconds. Add the cauliflower and mushrooms, season well with salt and pepper and fry over a high heat for 6 to 7 minutes. Add the tomato puree and cook for a few more minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 250ml (1 cup) of the water. Add the pasta to the cauliflower pan and toss together with half the Parmesan for 2 to 3 minutes, loosen with the reserved pasta cooking water as needed. Serve with the rest of the Parmesan scattered over the top.