We’ve teamed up with the talented Miss Polly’s Kitchen to bring you a delicious and nourishing dish that’s sure to become a favourite in your recipe rotation: the Wild Rice Smoked Salmon Salad. This collaboration is all about celebrating fresh ingredients, wholesome flavours, and meals that make you feel amazing from the inside out.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe by Miss Polly's Kitchen:
Miss Polly's Kitchen is known for her creative, delicious recipes, and this Wild Rice Smoked Salmon Salad is no exception. Here’s why this dish deserves a spot on your menu:
- Inspired by Fresh Flavours: Polly’s unique touch combines the rich, smoky taste of salmon with crisp veggies and a tangy dressing that brings everything together.
- Wholesome and Satisfying: Packed with wild rice, protein-rich edamame, and healthy fats from avocado, this salad is a balanced meal that will keep you feeling nourished.
- Quick and Easy: As always, Miss Polly’s recipes are all about making healthy eating simple and accessible. This salad can be prepped in under 15 minutes!
Ingredients
1/2 cup wild rice
1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
1 zucchini, shaved with a peeler
1 cup edamame beans
1 cup coriander leaves
1/2 an avocado
300g hot smoked salmon
1/3 cup kimchi
For the dressing:
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tbsp tamari
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
Method
- Cook the Wild Rice: Follow the packet instructions to cook the wild rice, then set it aside to cool.
- Blanch the Veggies: Briefly blanch the broccoli florets and edamame beans in boiling water, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, tamari, maple syrup, rice wine vinegar, and minced garlic.
- Assemble the Salad: Layer the wild rice, shaved zucchini, blanched broccoli, fresh coriander, edamame beans, and avocado slices on a serving platter.
- Add the Finishing Touches: Top with the hot smoked salmon and a sprinkle of kimchi. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, and it’s ready to serve!
This recipe serves 2–3 people and is perfect for a light dinner or a satisfying lunch.
Tips for Customising This Recipe
Miss Polly loves to keep things flexible, so feel free to adjust this recipe to your liking! Swap out wild rice for quinoa or brown rice, or add extra veggies like cucumber or radish for a bit more crunch. You can also tweak the dressing—add a pinch of chilli flakes for some heat or a little more maple syrup if you like it on the sweeter side.