Recipe Detail

Prep 20 mins | Serves 4

This simple salad is delicious served as a starter or light lunch.

1 Granny Smith apple

1 bulb fennel, trimmed (reserve fronds)

3 cups (350g) watercress, picked & washed (about 1 small bunch)

200g sliced smoked salmon

1 tbs capers, drained and rinsed

Rye bread, to serve

Buttermilk, chive & lemon dressing:

½ cup buttermilk

2 tbs lemon juice

1 garlic clove, crushed

2 tbs finely chopped chives

1 tbs olive oil

STEP 1:   To make the dressing, combine all ingredients in a screw-top jar.  Season with salt and pepper to taste. Shake until well combined. 

STEP 2:   Using a V-slicer or sharp knife, very thinly slice apple and fennel. Arrange apple, fennel, watercress and smoked salmon on a serving platter.  Scatter with reserved fennel fronds. Drizzle with buttermilk dressing and serve with rye bread.