Smoked salmon and pikelet salad

It might sound like an odd combination but this smoked salmon and pikelet salad is perfect for a light dinner or starter. The red onion, cherry tomatoes and avocado makes it very refreshing and perfect for a summer meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup self-raising flour

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ cup skim milk

  • ½ cup fresh coriander

    chopped

  • 400g canned corn kernals

    rinsed and drained

  • olive or canola oil spray

  • 150g baby spinach

  • 300g smoked salmon

    cut into strips

  • 1 red onion

    thinly sliced

  • 1 avocado

    sliced

  • 200g cherry tomatoes

    halved

  • 175g Natural Style Yoghurt

  • 2 tbsp fresh chives or chopped dill

Equipment

  • 1 baking tray
  • 1 non-stick paper
  • 1 bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 non-stick frypan

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Line a baking tray with non-stick paper.
  3. Sift flour into a bowl.
  4. Whisk eggs and milk together and pour into dry ingredients, whisk to a smooth batter. Fold in coriander and corn.
  5. Lightly spray a large non-stick frypan with oil.
  6. To cook 4 pikelets at a time, drop 1 1/2 tablespoonfuls of mixture into pan for each, allowing room for spreading.
  7. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes each side.
  8. Transfer to a baking tray and repeat with remaining mixture.
  9. Bake pikelets in oven for 10 minutes or until risen.
  10. Serve pikelets on a bed of spinach, and top with salmon, onion, avocado and tomatoes.
  11. Add a dollop of yogurt and sprinkle with chives or dill.

Notes

Variation
You can use either fresh chives or chopped dill for the garnish.

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