Canadian Living

SMOKED SALMON CARPACCIO WITH BASIL & LEMON

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MAKES 4 SERVINGS 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup olive oil finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon pinch salt

300 g sliced smoked salmon

1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese 1/4 red onion, cut in very thin slices

2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted microgreen­s (optional) pepper In food processor, blend basil, olive oil, lemon juice and salt until smooth; set aside. (Make-ahead: Can be stored in airtight container and refrigerat­ed for up to 5 days.)

Arrange smoked salmon slices on serving platter. Top with goat cheese, onion and pine nuts. Drizzle with a quarter of the reserved basil oil. Sprinkle with lemon zest, and microgreen­s, if using. Season with pepper. Serve with remaining basil oil, and sliced baguette, if desired.

PER SERVING about 315 cal, 16 g pro, 27 g total fat (5 g sat. fat), 2 g carb (1 g dietary fibre, 1 g sugar), 25 mg chol, 1,500 mg sodium, 1.2 mg iron.

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