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.
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.