Smoked trout tops heart-shaped watercress and mixed greens tossed with creamy horseradish dressing, creating a wonderful appetizer salad.

Makes 4 servings

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 head butterhead lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
4 cups bite-size pieces watercress or arugula (about 1 bunch), tough stems removed
1 cup mâche or mixed salad greens (see Ingredient note)
Herb & Horseradish Dressing (recipe follows)
4 ounces smoked trout fillet, skin removed
4 scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed (optional)

Gently toss lettuce, watercress (or arugula) and mâche (or mixed greens) in a large bowl. Toss with Herb & Horseradish Dressing to coat. Divide the greens among 4 plates. Flake 1 ounce trout over each salad and sprinkle with scallions and capers (if using).

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 122 calories; 7 g fat (3 g sat, 1 g mono); 19 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrate; 10 g protein; 3 g fiber; 424 mg sodium; 425 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (70% daily value), Vitamin C (35% dv), Folate (34% dv).
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat

TIP: Ingredient note: Mâche (“mosh”), also known as lamb’s lettuce or corn salad, is a tangy green that resembles watercress. Popular in Europe, it is enjoyed in the first salads of spring. Look for it in specialty stores, large supermarkets and farmers’ markets.

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