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Warm potato salad with smoked salmon and chive cream

This warm potato salad with smoked salmon and chive cream serves 4, takes 25 minutes, and is very easy to make for about €3.60 per person. The key is serving it while the potatoes are still warm, so the cream softens slightly against the salmon.

Tonight, twenty minutes is all it takes for warm potatoes, smoked salmon, and a fresh chive cream.

Warm potato salad with smoked salmon and chive cream
Total time
25 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€3.60
Calories per person
560 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

This dish plays on contrast, warm against cold, soft against a bit of crunch from the salad. Baby potatoes, still warm, meet the silky texture of smoked salmon and the bright tang of chive cream. Lemon and shallot add a little kick without covering up the fish.

This is the kind of dinner you can pull together on a busy weeknight without much thought, but it also works for a light Sunday evening or for guests you don't want to send home hungry. Kids generally like smoked salmon and the soft texture of the potatoes, especially if you keep the most lemony part of the cream on the side for them.

The ingredients

4 people

Fruits and vegetables

  • Baby potatoes 1 kg
  • Chives 2 bunch
  • Lemon 1
  • Shallot 1
  • Green salad 1

Fish counter

  • Smoked salmon 250 g

Dairy

  • Heavy cream 20 cl

Pantry

  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Fish, Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Cook the potatoes in salted water, starting from cold water. 18 min

    Avoid a hard boil, they'll split open and soak up too much water.

  2. Mix the cream with chopped chives, minced shallot, a little lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

    Let the cream rest in the fridge, the flavors come together better.

  3. Drain the potatoes, cut them in half, and drizzle with olive oil.

    Salt them while still warm, they absorb the seasoning better.

  4. Arrange the warm potatoes on a shallow bowl with the salad and slices of smoked salmon.

    Roll the slices into small rosettes, it looks nice and adds volume.

  5. Spoon the chive cream over everything and finish with plenty of pepper.

    Serve right away, the warmth of the potatoes will slightly melt the cream.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick baby potatoes of similar size so they all cook at the same rate, you'll avoid some being too firm while others turn mushy.
  • Chop the chives at the last minute, they keep their color and flavor better, chives cut ahead of time turn dark fast.
  • If you want a looser cream, thin the heavy cream with a spoonful of cold water or milk, it will coat the potatoes more evenly.

The variations

  • Swap the smoked salmon for smoked trout, it's milder and works well for kids who find smoked flavors too strong.
  • For a fish free version, add soft boiled eggs instead of the salmon, the chive cream pairs just as well with them.
  • For a faster weeknight version, use store bought steamed potatoes, you'll save about fifteen minutes.

What to serve it with

  • Toasted country bread
  • A glass of dry white wine
  • A simple mixed greens salad

Storage

Keep the potatoes and salmon separate from the cream, in sealed containers in the fridge, for up to 2 days. This dish doesn't freeze well, both the cream and the smoked salmon lose their texture once thawed. Warm the potatoes for a few seconds in the microwave if you like them lukewarm, then add the cold cream and salmon right before serving.

Questions about this dish

Can you make the chive cream ahead of time?

Yes, you can make it the day before and keep it in a sealed container in the fridge. It actually tastes better once the shallot and lemon have had time to mellow together.

Do you need to peel the baby potatoes?

It's not required, but peeling them while warm helps them soak up the olive oil and cream better. That's the Mon Chou trick for a cleaner flavor.

Can you substitute the heavy cream with something lighter?

Yes, well drained plain yogurt or fromage blanc works well and lightens the dish a bit. It will taste tangier, so go easy on the lemon.

How do you make this dish more kid friendly?

Cut the smoked salmon into small pieces instead of leaving it in slices, and serve the chive cream on the side. That way kids can add as much as they like themselves.

How long does it take to make a warm potato salad with smoked salmon and chive cream?

Count 25 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in a warm potato salad with smoked salmon and chive cream?

About 560 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a warm potato salad with smoked salmon and chive cream cost?

About €3.60 per serving, or €14.40 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains fish, lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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