Smoked Trout Salad with Creamy Walnut Vinaigrette

Name: Smoked Trout Salad with Creamy Walnut Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup walnuts (2 ounces); 1/2 large egg yolk (see Note); 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 1/2 cup walnut oil; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 large Cortland or Mutsu applehalved, cored and thinly sliced on a mandoline; 1 small celery root (14 ounces)quartered, peeled and very thinly sliced on a mandoline; 2 whole smoked trout (1 pound each), skinned and boned; 1 tablespoon minced chives

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
Toast the walnuts in a pie plate for about 6 minutes.
3
Let cool and coarsely chop.
4
In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolk with the vinegar.
5
Slowly drizzle in the walnut oil, whisking until the vinaigrette begins to thicken.
6
Slowly whisk in the remaining walnut oil until incorporated.
7
Whisk in the cream and season with salt and pepper.
8
Stir in the walnuts.
9
In a large bowl, combine the apple with the celery root.
10
Add 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette and toss well.
11
Transfer the salad to a platter or plates.
12
Arrange the smoked trout fillets on top and spoon some more of the dressing on the trout.
13
Sprinkle with the chives and serve

352

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup walnuts (2 ounces), 1/2 large egg yolk (see Note), 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar, 1/2 cup walnut oil, and more.

Yes, Smoked Trout Salad with Creamy Walnut Vinaigrette 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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Smoked Trout Salad with Creamy Walnut Vinaigrette

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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