Apple Cheddar Smoked Salmon Salad
Sweet, smokey and savoury flavours contrast in this easy Smoked Salmon Salad with apple and cheddar cheese. Crisp apples, sharp cheddar cheese, maple pecans and smoked salmon are all tossed with fresh greens and the most delicious maple dressing!
Servings 4
Calories 350kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed greens lettuce, baby spinach, etc.
- 1 small apple, a sweet variety
- ½ cup pecans
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 6 oz smoked salmon
Maple Dressing
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or Lacanto 0-calorie maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup olive oil extra virgin
Instructions
Maple Glazed Pecans
- Dry roast pecans in a skillet over medium heat. Watch carefully, stirring occasionally. When they start to brown and smell fragrant, remove the skillet from the heat. Toss with 1 tablespoon maple syrup, sprinkle with a pinch or two of salt, if desired. Spread out on a sheet of parchment paper to cool completely.
Maple Dressing
- Combine dressing ingredients in a small jar with a lid. Shake to emulsify.
Apple Cheddar Smoked Salmon Salad
- Add washed and dried mixed greens in a large serving bowl. Toss with apple cubes or slices, smoked salmon chunks, cubes of cheddar cheese and maple-glazed pecans. Garnish the salad with a sprinkling of freshly snipped chives. Toss with Maple Dressing just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 609mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 942IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 1mg