Layered Salmon Salad with Avocado Dressing Recipe

(Serves 6)

Salmon Salad

4 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups shredded cooked salmon
2 tablespoons capers
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 cups chopped fresh tomato
1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives (optional)
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Avocado Dressing

2 avocados, peeled and pitted
3/4 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash ground cumin

 

In a deep 3 or 4 quart glass bowl, layer lettuce, salmon, capers, onion, tomato, olives, goat cheese and pine nuts. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Set aside.

In a food processor, purée avocados until smooth. Add yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt and cumin; blend just two or three turns to mix. Add salt and pepper as needed.  Spread over top of salad. Cover and chill for several hours or overnight. If desired, you can toss the salad before serving.

 

Tags: avocado, capers, healthy, lettuce, Main Dishes, Salads, smoked salmon, yogurt

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