Smoked Salmon and Avocado Salad with Pomegranate
Smoked Salmon and Avocado Salad with Pomegranate
This delightful smoked salmon and avocado salad with pomegranate seeds offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. The creamy avocado cubes, sweet bursts of pomegranate seeds, and savory smoked salmon slices create a palate-pleasing experience with each bite. Drizzled with a tangy sherry vinegar dressing and garnished with fresh mint, this salad is not only visually appealing but also bursting with freshness and sophistication.
Equipment
Ingrediënten
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- Kosher or sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound avocados cut into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallion
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- Lettuce leaves for presentation
- ¼ pound smoked salmon thinly sliced
- Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Instructies
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar), salt, and freshly ground black pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently fold together the cubed avocados, chopped scallion, and pomegranate seeds.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the avocado mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter or individual plates.
- Spoon the dressed avocado salad onto the center of the lettuce leaves.
- Top the salad with thinly sliced smoked salmon.
- Garnish with fresh mint sprigs for an added burst of flavor and presentation.
- Serve the smoked salmon and avocado salad immediately as a refreshing appetizer or light meal.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Wine Advice:
Pair this elegant salad with a light-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio to complement the richness of the smoked salmon and the creaminess of the avocado.Nutritional Information
Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 15 g | Fat: 25 g | Fiber: 7 g | Sugar: 3 g
