Smoked Salmon and Dill Potato Salad
A refreshing, satisfying potato salad featuring rich smoked salmon, crisp cucumber, and a creamy dill dressing.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
2 servings
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthWell-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep medium cucumber (diced), cup fresh dill (chopped)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
For the Salad
For the Dressing
From Your Pantry
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Instructions
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Next: Place the baby potatoes in a pot…
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Place the baby potatoes in a pot…
Place the baby potatoes in a pot of generously salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
Look for: tender when pierced with a fork
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Drain the potatoes and immediately rinse under…
Drain the potatoes and immediately rinse under cold water to cool them down quickly. Once cool enough to handle, cut them into bite-sized, 1-inch pieces.
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Prepare the dressing by combining the Greek…
In a large mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by combining the Greek yogurt, fresh chopped dill, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
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Add the cooled potatoes and diced cucumber…
Add the cooled potatoes and diced cucumber to the bowl, tossing gently to coat them in the yogurt dressing.
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Gently fold in the torn smoked salmon…
Gently fold in the torn smoked salmon right at the end so it doesn't break apart too much. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before eating.
Allow: 30 minutes
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