Smoked Salmon Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing

Packed with flavorful smoked salmon and crisp cucumber slices, this smoked salmon cucumber salad comes together in minutes and features a creamy fresh dill dressing and quick-pickled red onions that take all the flavors to another level.

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Smoked Salmon Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing

Packed with flavorful smoked salmon and crisp cucumber slices, this smoked salmon cucumber salad comes together in minutes and features a creamy fresh dill dressing and quick-pickled red onions that take all the flavors to another level.

Prep Time 20

Pickling Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 199kcal

Ingredients

Creamy Dill Dressing

1/4 cup firmly-packed fresh dill
1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 medium clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
1 tablespoon jarred capers, drained
Salt and pepper to taste

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Salad

1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
2 medium seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 cup firmly-packed arugula
10 oz smoked salmon, torn into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons jarred capers, drained
Additional fresh dill, fresh black pepper, and lemon zest for topping

Instructions

Creamy Dill Dressing

Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend on high speed until dressing is smooth, scraping down sides as necessary. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste and store in refrigerator until ready to use.

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Salad

Place red onion slices in a jar and pour vinegar and honey over top. Screw lid on jar, shake several times, and allow to sit 30 minutes at room temperature to quick pickle. Store red onions in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Arrange cucumbers, arugula, torn salmon, a few forkfuls of pickled red onions, and capers in a large serving bowl or platter. Drizzle dill dressing over top and top salad with additional fresh dill, cracked black pepper, and lemon zest. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Salad is best if served immediately after assembly. See blog post for make-ahead tips.

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