South African Inspired Warm Salmon Salad

Ingredients

  • 200 g lightly smoked salmon portions (Available at a Woolworths Seafood Counter)
  • 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, rocket, watercress)
  • 1 cup rooibos-poached pear slices (or fresh pear, thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup roasted butternut cubes
  • ½ cup cucumber ribbons
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds
  • Fresh herbs: coriander and mint leaves
  • (Optional local twist: add biltong shavings as a garnish)

Rooibos-Honey Dressing

  • ½ cup brewed rooibos tea (cooled, strong)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Pinch of sea salt & black pepper

Whisk together until emulsified.

Three Streams Smokehouse is proud to partner with Woolworths South Africa in the retail sector, supplying sustainably sourced and responsibly farmed Norwegian Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and a variety of other premium-quality seafood products.

As of 2024, we are honoured to not only supply Woolworths in the Deli, Frozen, and Primal categories but also to have taken over the management and supply of their Fresh Seafood Counters.

This partnership means that Three Streams Smokehouse now proudly supplies an extensive range of seafood products to Woolworths stores across the Western Cape, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal regions.

Method

Pan-fry salmon:
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
Place the salmon portions skin-side down first. Fry for 2–3 minutes until the skin is crisp.
Flip and cook the other side for 1–2 minutes until golden but still slightly pink inside.
Remove from the pan and rest for 1–2 minutes before flaking or slicing into large chunks.
Prepare salad base: On a large platter, arrange mixed greens.
Layer vegetables: Add roasted butternut, cucumber ribbons, cherry tomatoes, and pear slices.
Add salmon: Gently place the warm pan-fried salmon chunks on top.
Scatter extras: Add red onion, pumpkin seeds, fresh herbs (and biltong shavings if using).
Dress & serve: Drizzle with rooibos-honey dressing just before serving.
Serving Suggestion

Best served slightly warm with a glass of chilled Cape Chenin Blanc.
Accompany with warm roosterkoek or a slice of seeded sourdough.

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