Smoked salmon cucumber rolls salad is a perfect blend of freshness and indulgence. It’s an easy, healthy dish enriched with homemade chimichurri. Crisp cucumber, smoky salmon, zesty chimichurri, and creamy mayo create a harmonious balance of flavours in a perfect meal.
I present you with another amazing, easy-to-prepare salad. For those who stop reading the word salmon, you can easily swap it with ham, chicken, or cheese. The important thing is that you enjoy making and eating your healthy homemade meal.
This is a wonderful salad that consists of many flavours and textures. Moreover, for a vibrant salad, layer the salmon rolls on a bed of Roma lettuce, drizzled with a homemade chimichurry. This combination is not only delicious but also packed with protein, vitamins, and healthy fats, making it a perfect option for a balanced meal or snack.
Give this recipe a try. In fact, it is sure to become a favourite in your kitchen. Or, additionally, for more salad recipes, follow these links: salmon roasted pear rocket salad, Greek watermelon feta salad, an easy crunchy apple carrot salad or this peppery raspberry arugula salad.
Rolls of smoked raw salmon, fresh and crispy cucumber and creamy horseradish
Just slice thin strips of cucumber, layer with smoked salmon, and spread a dollop of horseradish cheese before rolling them up. They’re not only easy to prepare but they look astonishing as well. On top of that, they are also a nutritious option packed with protein and healthy fats. And that makes them a delightful choice for both entertaining and everyday healthy eating.
Just imagine a crisp and fresh cucumber in combination with a silky and tender smoked salmon. So good! And together, they are the best mix in every bite. In other words, these cucumber salmon rolls practically melt in your mouth.
Tangy horseradish and chimichurri
To keep it even more interesting, I add extra flavour to the salad. Firstly, I made chimichurri – a super flavourful sauce made with fresh herbs, olive oil, garlic and chily. Secondly, I added creamy horseradish cheese to the rolls. It adds a tangy kick, complementing the smoky flavour of salmon and balancing the crunch of cucumber. Yummy.
Ingredients for a salmon cucumber rolls salad:
- 1 cucumber
- 150 g smoked raw salmon slices
- 50 g cream cheese
- 15 g horseradish (in a jar)
- 1-2 Romana lettuce (or any other lettuce)
For the mayonnaise:
- 1 egg
- 10 g horseradish (in a jar)
- a pinch of salt
- 200 ml olive oil
- fresh dill (chopped, as much as you like)
For the chimichurri:
- 10 g fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves
- 7 g fresh mint
- 3 g dried oregano
- 15 g fresh coriander
- 2 pinches of sea salt
- 100 ml olive oil
Firstly, prepare the chimichurri. In a food processor, combine parsley, mint leaves, coriander, oregano, garlic, salt and olive oil. Pulse for 30-40 seconds, until well combined.
Second, make the dill mayonnaise. Put one egg, horseradish and a pinch of salt in a food processor or blender. While blending, keep adding the olive oil in a slow, thin stream. Once the mayo gets thick, stir in the dill and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Wash the lettuce and let it drain. Then, using a potato peeler or a mandoline, slice thin cucumber strips. Spread a thin layer of horseradish cheese on each slice and layer it with a smoked salmon slice. Carefully roll them up.
Finally, arrange the lettuce onto a larger plate and top it with salmon cucumber rolls. Garnish your salmon cucumber rolls salad with a drizzle of chimichurri and mayonnaise for an extra burst of flavour.
Enjoy.
