Croque Monsieur with Caviar and Baby Watercress Sal

Name: Croque Monsieur with Caviar and Baby Watercress Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 slices pullman bread, 1/4-inch thick; 6 ounces Gruyere cheese, sliced 1/8-inch thick; 12 ounces sliced smoked salmon; 1 tablespoon blanched lemon zest; 1 tablespoon sliced chives; 6 ounces osetra caviar (optional); 8 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 cups baby watercress salad; Fine sea salt; Freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

12 slices pullman bread, 1/4-inch thick
6 ounces Gruyere cheese, sliced 1/8-inch thick
12 ounces sliced smoked salmon
1 tablespoon blanched lemon zest
1 tablespoon sliced chives
6 ounces osetra caviar (optional)
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cups baby watercress salad
Fine sea salt
Freshly ground pepper

1
Place the 12 bread slices on the workspace.
2
Onto 6 slices, place the Gruyere cheese and on the other 6 slices, place the smoked salmon.
3
Sprinkle the salmon slices with lemon zest, the Gruyere slices with chives.
4
Place 1 ounce of caviar on the salmon and close the sandwiches and butter the outsides.
5
Preheat a sautepan over medium heat.
6
Add the sandwiches to the pan with the Gruyere side down and saute for 2 minutes.
7
Raise the heat to high, turn them over and saute for 1 minute on the salmon side.
8
Make a vinaigrette by combining the mustard, lemon juice and olive oil.
9
Toss the salad in the dressing to coat and season with salt and pepper.
10
To serve, slice the croque monsieurs on the diagonal, then on the diagonal again and place alongside the salad on a plate.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 slices pullman bread, 1/4-inch thick, 6 ounces Gruyere cheese, sliced 1/8-inch thick, 12 ounces sliced smoked salmon, 1 tablespoon blanched lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Croque Monsieur with Caviar and Baby Watercress Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Croque Monsieur with Caviar and Baby Watercress Salad

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