Cucumber, Fennel & Radish With Smoked Salmon
Ginny Grant
Serves
4 as a light saladPreparation
10 minsIngredients
1 fennel bulb, fronds reserved for garnishing | |
juice of ½ lemon | |
4 baby cucumbers (or 1 telegraph cucumber), thinly sliced | |
1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced | |
pickle juice, dill & avocado dressing (see recipe) | |
1 small handful dill leaves, finely chopped (or use fennel fronds or chives if fresh dill is not available) | |
200g smoked salmon slices |
Crunchy vegetables with a creamy dressing make this a perfect lunch dish especially with smoked salmon alongside. Great on grilled bread or served as it is.
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Instructions
1. | Thinly slice the fennel, put into a bowl with the lemon juice and toss well to stop it discolouring. |
2. | Add the cucumber and radishes to the bowl with the fennel. |
3. | Toss with some of the dressing and fresh dill leaves. |
4. | Ideally you are looking to just coat the veges with the dressing rather than disguise them. |
5. | Smear more dressing on the base of a serving plate, top with the salad and serve with smoked salmon slices and garnish with the fennel fronds. |
6. | Make this a more substantial salad by adding cooked quinoa to the vegetables. |
7. | OR TRY |
8. | TOFU TACOS |
9. | Crumble some tofu, then mix it in a bowl with ground cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, chilli flakes and a dash of soy sauce. |
10. | Pan-fry in oil for a few minutes to colour and crisp up. |
11. | Add a can of drained white or black beans and keep frying to warm through. |
12. | Put into warmed corn or flour tortillas with a good dollop of the pickle juice, dill & avocado dressing, fresh coriander, shredded lettuce or cabbage and pickled jalapeños or fresh chilli. |
13. | CHICKEN AND SLAW |
14. | Poach chicken and cool (or use a rotisserie chicken for a speedier option). |
15. | Shred and toss with thinly sliced green cabbage and radishes and slivers of pickles. |
16. | Add extra dill and enough pickle juice, dill & avocado dressing to coat. |
17. | Top with toasted pumpkin seeds. |
Recipes & food styling Ginny Grant / Photography Aaron McLean / Styling Fiona Lascelles