Smoked Salmon and Dill Potato Salad
A refreshing, satisfying potato salad featuring rich smoked salmon, crisp cucumber, and a creamy dill dressing.
The perimenopause lens
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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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
Cook along
One clear step at a time
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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.
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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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In a large mixing bowl
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.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Cooling the potatoes after boiling doesn't…
Cooling the potatoes after boiling doesn't just save time; it increases their resistant starch, which feeds healthy gut bacteria and supports better blood sugar control.
If making this for meal prep
If making this for meal prep, keep the smoked salmon separate and fold it in right before eating to maintain its delicate texture.
You can easily swap the baby…
You can easily swap the baby potatoes for roasted cauliflower florets if you prefer a lighter base on a less active day.
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