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×Jump to RecipePrint RecipeSweet, smoky and savoury flavours contrast in this easy Smoked Salmon Salad with apple and cheddar cheese. Crisp apples, sharp cheddar cheese, maple pecans and smoked salmon are all tossed with fresh greens and the most delicious maple dressing!No cooking required! This salad makes a complete, satisfying meal without the need to turn on the oven or fire up the grill!Today's salad features flavours you can enjoy any time of the year: sweet crisp apples, sharp cheddar cheese, toasted maple pecans, smoked salmon and a maple dressing which is a favourite of my readers.It will serve four as a side salad or two as a main.If you've been following my blog for a while, you'll know that I love creating salads.Summertime brings Marinated Lemon Chicken Greek Salad ,&nbsp; Avocado Chicken Salad with Watermelon and my favourite Grilled Peach Avocado Chipotle Shrimp Salad&nbsp;(that apparently a lot of you like, too!)In the fall, I often make this Fennel Apple Salad with Pumpkin Spiced Pecans and this Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Cranberries.In fact, I have more than 85 salads here on Flavour and Savour, many of which make a whole meal! It's definitely my favourite way to eat.Let's combine all these fabulous flavours into one healthy, easy, smoked salmon salad! Here are the ingredients you'll need.Start with a bed of washed and dried mixed greens.Toast pecans in a skillet, then toss with maple syrup and a sprinkle of sea salt. Let them cool completely before adding them to the salad.Cut the cheese into small cubes, cut the smoked salmon into small chunks (or thin bite-sized pieces if you're using cold-smoked salmon or lox),slice the cucumber into half moons, and slice or dice the apple.Combine the dressing ingredients in a small jar with a lid. Shake to emulsify it.Arrange the ingredients on top of the greens, then drizzle and toss once or twice with Maple Dressing. If you toss it too much, the heavier items will all sink to the bottom of the bowl. Garnish the salad with a sprinkling of freshly snipped chives, if desired.What's the difference between hot-smoked salmon and lox? Hot-smoked salmon is made by brining salmon in a mixture of water, salt, brown sugar and sometimes other ingredients like garlic and soy sauce. Brining helps to draw moisture from the fish and helps to preserve it. After it is brined, it's smoked for 6 to 12 hours at temperatures between 120°F and 180°F, often over wood chips in a home smoker.Cold-smoked salmon, or lox is cured in salt for up to 24 hours before smoking at a lower temperature for 6 or more hours. It is translucent and is usually served in thin sheets or strips. It has a silk-like texture with a delicate melt-in-your-mouth quality.Hot-smoked salmon has a firmer and flakier texture similar to cooked fish. It holds its shape well and is often served in chunks or slices, making it a good choice for a salad.Hot smoked salmon does not have to be eaten hot. In fact, it's most commonly eaten cold with a cracker and cream cheese, in a delicious dip, on crostini or in a stuffed mushroom.I usually make a quick batch of my favourite Herbed Gluten-Free Baking Powder Biscuits to go with this salad.These Blueberry Buttermilk Gluten-Free Cornbread Muffins are delicious with it, as well. Or try this Gluten-Free Cheesy Herb Cornbread for a change.You'll enjoy this salad most on the day it's made, as the apples may begin to oxidize and turn brown. However, you can toss the apples with a little lemon juice to prevent browning if you want to prepare this salad ahead of time.The dressing will solidify in the fridge because of the olive oil, so bring to room temperature before serving.Enjoy every crunchy, sweet 'n smoky bite!See more Healthy Salad Recipes →When you make this recipe, please leave a comment and a star rating below. Thanks in advance! I love hearing from you. Subscribe to my newsletter and have new recipes delivered straight to your inbox.PrintPinRateI made this last week. So crisp and crunchy. My family loved that maple dressing. Thank you for a great salad.ReplyThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.Gluten-free Made Easy!I create delicious gluten-free recipes that everyone can make. Gluten-free eating doesn’t have to be complicated! I’ll help you make healthy meals that you’ll want to share with family and friends. About Me!

×Jump to RecipePrint RecipeSweet, smoky and savoury flavours contrast in this easy Smoked Salmon Salad with apple and cheddar cheese. Crisp apples, sharp cheddar cheese, maple pecans and smoked salmon are all tossed with fresh greens and the most delicious maple dressing!No cooking required! This salad makes a complete, satisfying meal without the need to turn on the oven or fire up the grill!Today's salad features flavours you can enjoy any time of the year: sweet crisp apples, sharp cheddar cheese, toasted maple pecans, smoked salmon and a maple dressing which is a favourite of my...

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