Salmon and Crisp Prosciutto Salad

Submitted By:
Jenny


No. of Servings:
4 Preparation time:
Course:
Main Cooking time:
25min(s) Cooking Instructions:
Lay the salmon as one layer in a shallow microwavable dish, season with salt and pepper and cover with cling film
Stab cling several times and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes until the flesh starts to flake
Set aside to cool a little

Chop or halve the potatoes depending on size, then cook in pan of boiling water for 10-15 minutes until tender
Slice the spring onions finely
To make the dressing, measure the mayonnaise into a small bowl, whisk in the vinegar, tarragon, olive oil and sugar, season to taste

Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a frying pan . Cut the slices of ham into 3 and fry quickly in batches until crisp and slightly darkened. Remove from pan and drain on kitchen paper.

Spread the salad leaves on large platter
Break the salmon into large chunks and put into a large bowl with the warm potatoes and half of the spring onions and capers if using.
Add the dressing and toss lightly to mix
Pile onto the salad leaves and sprinkle with the remaining spring onions and capers.
Scatter over the crisp prosciutto

For a lite option

Substitute lite salad dressing and half fat crème fresh or single cream instead of mayonnaise and oil