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Smoked Trout, Watercress and Apple Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing

4.5

(21)

An elegant salad that would add a sophisticated touch to any Thanksgiving menu.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 6

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)
*Smoked trout and smoked whitefish chubs are available at specialty foods stores and at some delicatessens and supermarkets

Preparation

  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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