Salmon Potato Salad with Cheese Dressing

Photo & Styling: Naama Ran
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Level: Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 pound salmon fillet
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 5 potatoes, cooked
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onion

Dressing:

• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 1/2 container Tnuva Quark Creamy Soft Cheese 5%
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon mustard or horseradish
• Zest from 1/2 lemon
• Salt and white pepper to taste

Instructions

1. To prepare the dressing: roast the poppy seeds in a nonstick pan stirring constantly until fragrant. Transfer to a glass container together with the rest of the dressing ingredients and shake well.
2. Sprinkle the salmon with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until it reaches desired doneness.
3. Cut the potatoes into bite-sized chunks and transfer to a serving dish. Cut the salmon into bite-size chunks and arrange over the potatoes together with the parsley and the green onion. Pour the dressing on top. Serve cold or at room temperature.