Smoked Trout, Watercress and Apple Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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An elegant salad that would add a sophisticated touch to any Thanksgiving menu. Ingredients:
1 cup whipping cream |
1/3 cup prepared horseradish |
4 tablespoons olive oil |
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar |
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill |
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
6 cups trimmed watercress sprigs (about 2 large bunches) |
1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion |
2 red apples, cored, thinly sliced |
smoked trout or smoked whitefish chubs,* coarsely flaked |
fresh dill sprigs (optional) |
Directions:
1. Whisk cream, horseradish, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, chopped dill and cayenne in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place watercress in large bowl. Add 1/3 cup cream dressing, 2 tablespoons oil and 2 teaspoons vinegar and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound watercress in center of each of 6 plates. Top with sliced onion. Fan apple slices atop salad. Top with trout. Spoon dressing over. Garnish with dill sprigs, if desired, and serve.
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