Salmon Apple Wasabi Nut Salad
Sharp, Savoury, Sweet, Smoky and Delicious. The flavours come together in an Asian inspired blend that work together yet distinctly allow each ingredient to come through. Try it with guests, or as a treat for yourself :).
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 100 gram Salmon - raw smoked salmon of the best kind you can find and afford :)
- 1 Apple - must be of a 'sharp' kind like 'Granny Smith' or 'Stark'. I used Stark here
- 30 gram Wasabi Nuts found in most supermarkets, or on-line
- 1 Onion - try finding Banana Onion - or similar mild tasting one
- 1 grated Carrot
- 1 Celery stick
- 1/2 Cucumber
- 500 gram Salad mixed leaves of iceberg and baby green leaves for crunch and health :)
- 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Chilli or less optional
- 1 Garlic Clove
- 1 Ginger same size as Garlic Clove :)
- 2 tsp Soya sauce. Lighter Soy like Japanese is best.
- 1/2 tsp Chinese 5 spice or Thai 7 spice
- 1 Lime
- 1 tsp Honey
Instructions
For The Salad
- Chop the Apple, Cucumber, Celery, and Onion into thin slices.
- Cut your Salmon into long strips.
- Crush the Wasabi Nuts using a Pestle & Mortar or a Knife.
- Wash the Salad leaves
For The Dressing
- Mix the Sesame Oil, Japanese Soy, Honey, Lime Juice, Chilli and add a shake or two of Chinese 5 Spice (or Thai 7 Spice) and grate in your Garlic and Ginger.
Assembly Time
- Place the Salad Leaves in a Big Bowl or individual dishes (is it just you or do you have guests?)
- Add the chopped Apple, Carrot, Celery, Cucumber, Onion
- Pour the Dressing over at this stage.
- Place your Salmon on Top.
- Crown your Salad with Wasabi Nut Crunch
- Enjoy!
Notes
You can adjust the quantities according to how many you have around your table. The quantities in this recipe is enough for 4 people as a first course. Enjoy!