Smoked salmon and Fairview Salada Blanc salad on lemon-chia yoghurt
Layers of freshness meet a creamy base in this show-stopping salad, created by SJ Nel, Head Chef at Fairview’s Goatshed Restaurant. Sitting on a zesty yoghurt-chia dressing, the smoked salmon, Fairview Salada Blanc, and strawberries create a colourful medley that feels as light as it is satisfying. Serves four.
You’ll need:
Salad – 300g thinly sliced smoked salmon; 200g cubed Fairview Salada Blanc; 220g boiled and cubed small potatoes; 200g deseeded and cubed cucumber; 100g baby salad leaves; 250g sliced strawberries
Mustard Dressing – 1 tsp Wholegrain mustard; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 40ml Olive oil; 1 tsp White wine vinegar; 1 tsp Lemon juice; 1 tsp Honey; salt and pepper; to taste
Yoghurt & Chia Seeds Base – 100ml Yoghurt; 15g Chia seeds; zest and juice of 1 lemon; salt and pepper, to taste.
To make:
Prepare the Yoghurt Base … In a small bowl, mix yoghurt, chia seeds, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste and allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes to thicken. Spread the yoghurt-chia dressing across the bottom of a large serving platter.
Layer the Salad … Gently layer baby salad leaves over the yoghurt base, then add cubed potatoes, cucumber, and strawberries. Place smoked salmon and Fairview Salada Blanc cubes on top, allowing their vibrant colours to shine.
Make the Mustard Dressing … In another bowl, whisk together both mustards, olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, and honey. Season with salt and pepper.
Drizzle and Serve … Just before serving, drizzle the mustard dressing over the salad. The yoghurt-chia base adds a creamy bite with each forkful.
Tip: For an added touch, garnish with fresh herbs like dill or basil to bring out the freshness in each layer. Enjoy with a chilled glass of Fairview Sauvignon Blanc 2024!
Elegant, expressive, fruit-forward, and lively
The Fairview Darling Sauvignon Blanc is intensely aromatic, textured, zesty and fruity, and this 2024 vintage is, according to third-generation owner of Fairview Charles Black, “without a doubt, one of our most expressive Sauvignon Blancs to date“. A star-bright straw hue with tinges of lime and green, expect aromas of figs, granadilla, lemon, lime and ruby grapefruit, and a palate brimming with vibrant tropical fruit notes, zesty acidity and a fresh saline minerality. It’s lovely as an apéritif, also fabulous with crisp flavoursome salads, goat’s cheese (a match made in heaven) as well as other soft cheeses, seafood – especially West Coast oysters and mussels, or yellowtail on the braai, salmon and trout. Try it with sushi and sashimi, spicy Asian dishes, or a simple but delicious grilled chicken with asparagus. R110 from fairviewmarketplace.co.za
