Smoked Trout Salad with Herb & Horseradish Dressing

From EatingWell: March/April 2008 — Subscribe Now!

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

Smoked Trout Salad with Herb & Horseradish Dressing Recipe

4 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

Gently toss lettuce, watercress (or arugula) and m&acirc;che (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).

Tips & Notes

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.

Nutrition

Per serving: 122 calories; 7 g fat (3 g sat, 1 g mono); 19 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrates; 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