Potato and Salmon Salad

The potato and salmon salad is a fresh and tasty dish, ideal as an appetizer or as a light main course. Here’s how to prepare a variant of this dish with an Italian touch:

Ingredients

• 400 g of potatoes
• 200 g of smoked salmon
• 1 small red onion
• 2 tablespoons of salted capers (rinsed and desalinated)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley to taste
• (Optional) A few salad leaves for garnishing

Preparation

1. Start by boiling the potatoes: wash them and cook them in boiling salted water until they are tender but still firm. The time varies depending on the size of the potatoes, but usually it’s around 20-30 minutes.
2. In the meantime, thinly slice the red onion and soak it in cold water with a pinch of salt to make it less pungent.
3. Once cooked, drain the potatoes and let them cool. Then, peel them and cut them into cubes or slices, as you prefer.
4. Drain the onion and dry it with paper towels.
5. Cut the smoked salmon into strips or squares.
6. In a large bowl, gently mix the potatoes, the salmon, the red onion, and the capers.
7. Prepare a simple emulsion with the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk everything together with a whisk or a fork until you have a homogeneous sauce.
8. Pour the dressing over the potato and salmon salad and mix gently.
9. Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving, so that it absorbs all the flavors.
10. Before serving, add the chopped parsley and, if you wish, garnish with fresh salad leaves.

Curiosity

Smoked salmon is a product born from the need to preserve fresh fish. Today it is appreciated for its rich flavor and versatility in the kitchen. In Italy, it is often paired with fresh and light ingredients like extra virgin olive oil and lemon, which enhance its taste without overpowering it.