Smoked Salmon Potato Salad | The BEST Potato Salad! | with Homemade Lemon Caper Dressing

smoked salmon

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: tuna

Canned salmon is lower in cost while providing similar texture and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive and works well for dressings.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Chickpeas can add protein and texture without using eggs.

dill

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: oregano

Oregano is more affordable and adds a different flavor profile.

Start by cooking 1.5 pounds of baby potatoes in a small pot with salted water.

Bring the water to a boil and cook the potatoes for about 14 to 15 minutes until fork tender.

Drain the potatoes and pour cold water over them to stop the cooking process.

Slice the potatoes lengthwise into quarters and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Prepare the eggs by bringing a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.

Gently drop 6 large eggs into the boiling water and set a timer for 7 minutes.

Once the eggs are done, transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.

After a couple of minutes, peel the eggs and set them aside.

In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice (strained), 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ground black pepper to taste.

Whisk the dressing vigorously for about a minute until combined.

Add 1 tablespoon of finely chopped capers, 1 small diced shallot, 1 tablespoon of fresh dill, and 1 tablespoon of fresh chives to the dressing and mix well.

Pour approximately half of the dressing over the quartered potatoes and gently toss to coat without breaking them.

Cut 1 cup of hot smoked salmon into small cubes.

On an oval-shaped platter, layer half of the quartered eggs and some of the salmon pieces at the bottom.

Add the dressed potatoes over the eggs and salmon.

Top with the remaining cubed salmon and garnish with the rest of the quartered eggs.

Add spoonfuls of salmon roe over the top (optional).

Finish with a sprinkle of lemon zest, fresh dill, and chives on top.

Spoon the remaining dressing over the salad before serving.

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