Introduction :

Excellent for lunch, or, using smaller quantities and omitting the potatoes, as a very pretty starter.

Use a selection of other green vegetables if you like, (peas, courgettes, broad beans ….) but don’t substitute the fennel as this lends a nice sharp crunch and flavour. Ratte, Anya or Pink Fir Apple potatoes can be used instead of Jerseys; home-grown would be better still of course! Poached or roast fresh salmon fillets would be ideal if you can’t find hot-smoked.

Delicious either warm or cold – if serving cold, prepare all the ingredients in advance and mix them together when required.

Method :

1. Mix all the salad ingredients together, except for the salmon, in a mixing bowl. Season well and toss together with a small splash of olive oil.
2. Using your hands pile the salad into the middle of four plates. Break the hot-smoked salmon randomly into large flakes and arrange this over the top of the salad.
3. Mix the dressing ingredients together and spoon a little over the top of each plate.