Description
This vibrant hot-smoked trout and mustard salad combines fresh, crisp green beans and romaine lettuce with flavorful hot-smoked trout and crunchy croûtons. The salad is dressed with a tangy mustard and lemon vinaigrette, making it a light yet satisfying meal or starter that balances smokiness and zest perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 200g green beans, trimmed
- 1 head romaine lettuce, leaves separated and torn if large
- 250g hot-smoked trout
- 50g ready-made croûtons
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cook the green beans: Bring a small pan of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until just tender but still crisp. Drain and immediately refresh under cold running water to stop the cooking process and preserve their green color.
- Prepare the salad base: Transfer the cooled green beans to a large serving bowl. Add the separated and torn romaine lettuce leaves, hot-smoked trout flaked into bite-size pieces, and the croûtons.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, wholegrain mustard, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Gently toss everything together to coat all components with the vinaigrette. Serve the salad immediately to enjoy optimal freshness and texture.
Notes
- To make your own croûtons, cut half a ciabatta loaf into bite-sized pieces, arrange them on a baking sheet in a single layer, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then bake at 190°C (170°C fan/gas mark 5) for 15 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Refreshing the green beans under cold water after boiling helps retain their vibrant color and crisp texture.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh to prevent the croûtons from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: hot-smoked trout salad, mustard dressing, green bean salad, healthy salad, quick lunch, spring salad
