Grilled Cucumber and Smoked-Trout Salad with Hazeln

Name: Grilled Cucumber and Smoked-Trout Salad with Hazelnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup hazelnuts; 4 mini cucumbers (Persian) sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick; 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for grilling; Kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 anchovy fillet, mashed; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon chopped dill; Pinch of sugar; 1/2 pound smoked-trout fillets, skinned and flaked; 4 cups mesclun (about 2 1/2 ounces)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup hazelnuts
4 mini cucumbers (Persian) sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick
2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for grilling
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 anchovy fillet, mashed
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped dill
Pinch of sugar
1/2 pound smoked-trout fillets, skinned and flaked
4 cups mesclun (about 2 1/2 ounces)

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Bake the hazelnuts in a pie plate for 12 minutes, until the skins blister.
3
Let cool, then transfer the nuts to a clean kitchen towel and rub together to remove the skins.
4
Coarsely chop the nuts.
5
Preheat a grill pan.
6
Toss the cucumbers with oil and season with salt and pepper.
7
Working in 2 batches, grill over high heat, turning once, until lightly charred, 3 minutes.
8
In a bowl, mash the garlic and anchovy to a paste using the back of a spoon.
9
Add the vinegar, dill and sugar and whisk in the 2 tablespoons of oil.
10
Season with salt and pepper, add the grilled cucumbers and let stand until cool.
11
Add the trout, mesclun and hazelnuts, toss well and serve right away.

120

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup hazelnuts, 4 mini cucumbers (Persian) sliced diagonally 1/4 inch thick, 2 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for grilling, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Cucumber and Smoked-Trout Salad with Hazelnuts falls under the Seafood 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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Grilled Cucumber and Smoked-Trout Salad with Hazelnuts

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