Smoked Salmon Rice Salad with Apple Vinaigrette

By Master Chef on April 13th, 2018 · In Accompaniments, Dinner, Fruits, Herbs and Spices, Luncheon, Meals, Regional and Ethnic, Rice and Grains, ROTD, Salads, Seafood, Techniques, Vegetables

You’ll simply adore the simple delights of Smoked Salmon Rice Salad with Apple Vinaigrette. Light, refreshing and perfect for lunch or dinner. For a really interesting twist, serve it in a flour tortilla wrap as a burrito.

Smoked Salmon Rice Salad with Apple Vinaigrette

Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

35 mins

Total time

55 mins

Author: Epicurus.com Kitchens

Recipe type: Salads

Cuisine: American

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 Cup long grain rice and wild rice
1 Quart chicken stock, warm
1 Cup diced smoked salmon
1 Cup celery, sliced
1/3 Cup golden, plumped raisins (or dried cranberries)
1/2 pound arugula (or baby lettuces), divided
1 Cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted

Apple Vinaigrette

1 Granny Smith apples, cored, finely chopped (12 ounces) small
1/4 Cups Sherry vinegar
1/8 Cup minced chives
1 Tablespoons minced shallots
3/4 Tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoons salt
1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 Cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Place rice blend in pot with stock and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until rice absorbs all liquid and is tender (follow package directions). Remove from heat and let stand 15 minutes covered before fluffing. Bring to room temperature before using as directed.
Toss rice mixture with 2 cups Apple Vinaigrette*. Gently stir in salmon, celery and raisins. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

For Each Serving:

Plate a handful of arugula on chilled plate and top with 1 cup salmon-rice salad mixture. Garnish with 2 Tablespoons hazelnuts and serve with 2 Tablespoons Apple Vinaigrette (recipe included).

Apple Vinaigrette

In bowl combine diced apple, vinegar, chives, shallots, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before using as directed. This makes 1 1/8 Cups.

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