salmon salad on charred flatbread

Salmon

Salmon Salad on Charred Flatbread

Salmon salad on charred flatbread combines smoky, crisp flatbread topped with a creamy, flavorful salmon salad. This dish offers a satisfying mix of textures and fresh, savory flavors, perfect for a light lunch or appetizer.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons kosher salt
juice from 2 limes
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
2 to 4 ounces salmon fillet
handful dill stems
1 tablespoon miso
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon honey
juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, parsley or mint
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon berbere spice
2 tomatoes, cut into 6 wedges each
1/2 cucumber, peeled, chopped
1 avocado, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
juice from 1 lime
1 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs, such as dill fronds, parsley, mint and chives
chive blossoms, for the salad and for topping
2 pieces pita bread
1 lemon, cut in wedges

Directions

For the salmon cure: Bring the salt, lime juice, sugar, vinegar, soy, fish sauce and jalapeño to a boil in a small pot over medium-high heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Reserve a splash for the miso glaze, then pour the rest over the salmon and dill stems in a heatproof container and let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes.
For the miso glaze: Mix together the miso, mustard, olive oil, honey, lime juice and reserved splash of salmon cure, for thinning, in a bowl.
For the spice and herb coating: Mix the herbs, cumin and berbere together in a bowl. Set aside a little for the salad; put the remainder in a shallow dish.
Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Brush on some of the miso glaze. Roll the salmon in the spice and herb coating. Slice the salmon into thin slices.
For the salad with miso vinaigrette: Add the tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, salt and reserved spice and herb coating to a bowl. Add the lime juice and remaining miso glaze and toss until evenly coated. Stir in the herbs and chive blossoms.
Char the bread and lemon wedges in a pan.
To assemble: Place a large spoonful of salad on a plate, then top with the sliced salmon. Garnish with more chive blossoms. Serve with slices of charred pita and lemon wedges.