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    Smoked Salmon Salad

    Published: June 16, 2025 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 138 Comments

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    Smoked Salmon Salad is made with fresh ingredients. The perfect cold entrée. An elegant smoked salmon recipe that is sure to impress.

    An easy salad with cold smoked salmon slices, cucumber noodles, and a creamy dill dressing. You might also want to try smoked salmon cucumber boats.

    Smoked salmon salad recipe with cucumbers and a creamy dill dressing.

    Refreshing and light, this low carb salad with cucumbers and smoked salmon is a sure hit for lunch or brunch. Patio dining perfection.

    I love a good salad recipe. In the summer we often have salad for dinner on warm summer nights. Easy to prepare. Crisp and refreshing. You can never go wrong with the combination of salmon, dill, and cucumbers.

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    Speaking of cucumbers, if you love traditional cucumber tea sandwiches, then you need to try this cucumber bagel sandwich. Perfect for any meal of the day.

    Smoked Salmon Salad with cucumber noodles and tomatoes.

    Smoked Salmon Salad Ingredients

    • cucumber noodles
    • smoked salmon
    • sour cream
    • fresh dill
    • cherry tomatoes
    • capers
    • salt and pepper

    Preparing Cold Smoked Salmon Cucumber Salad

    So easy, it doesn’t involve any cooking! Full instructions are in the recipe card. I have some great recipe tips and substitutions below.

    Cucumber noodles ready for the adding with the smoked salmon.
    • Spiralize the cucumber into noodles.
    • Sprinkle with salt and let drain in a colander.
    Mixing the dressing on the cucumber noodles.
    • Mix the dressing ingredients in a bowl.
    • Combine the dressing with the cucumber noodles.
    Slices of smoked salmon on a salad.
    • Add the salmon slices.
    • Top with tomatoes and capers.
    • Garnish and serve.

    Suggestions/Recipe Tips

    Cucumber noodles are fun. Easily made with a spiralizer or mandoline. Make cucumber ribbons using a potato peeler. You can also just cut the cucumber into thin slices, or thick slices then cut them into quarters. Leave the skin on.

    • Sour cream can be replaced with Greek yogurt.
    • Fresh dill is always best, but in a pinch, dried dill is always an option.
    • Capers can be replaced with olives.

    Store leftovers in a container in the fridge. This salad is best served immediately upon making. The noodles will get soggy and watery if it sits too long.

    Salad with smoked salmon, cucumber, tomatoes, and capers.

    Did you know that there are several types of smoked salmon? Lox is cured in a brine and NOT smoked. It has a buttery texture and a very salty taste.

    Smoked salmon is dry-cured in salt and then smoked over a somewhat long period of time. Also known as cold smoked salmon because the temperature never gets above 80 degrees F. Much like my cold smoked cheese. The smoking does not cook the fish, and the texture resembles raw fish.

    This type of salmon is the one found most often in stores. Thin slices, vacuum sealed and most often found in the freezer section. You can get it fresh as well.

    Hot smoked salmon (also called kippered) is cured in a wet salty brine, then smoked for a few hours at about 120 degrees F (or a little higher).

    Then there is gravlax. Salmon is cured and not smoked. This type of curing uses much less salt and ingredients like dill, lemon, sugar, and vodka.

    More smoked salmon ideas:

    • Smoked Salmon Sandwich
    • Potato Appetizers
    • Warm Potato and Smoked Salmon Salad
    • Smoked Salmon Stuffed Potatoes
    • Smoked Salmon Bagel
    • Egg Tacos
    Cold smoked salmon and cucumber salad with capers.Pin


    Smoked salmon salad recipe with cucumbers and a creamy dill dressing.

    Smoked Salmon Salad With Cucumber Noodles

    Smoked Salmon Salad is elegant and easy to prepare. Great as a starter or main dish. Try it for brunch too. Low carb, easy to make and totally delicious.
    5 from 174 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 193kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound cucumber noodles (spiralized)
    • 5 ounces smoked salmon
    • 2 ½ ounces sour cream
    • 2 tablespoons fresh dill (and extra for garnish)
    • 3 ounces cherry tomatoes
    • 2 teaspoons capers
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
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    Instructions

    To Make The Cucumber Noodles:

    • Spiralize the cucumber (skin on) into thick noodles. Place in a colander and add about ½ tsp. kosher salt.
    • Let sit for 15 minutes, rinse, and squeeze dry in a kitchen towel. Place in a large bowl.

    To Make The Dressing:

    • While the noodles are draining, combine the sour cream and dill in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.

    To Arrange The Salad:

    • Wash and cut the tomatoes (or leave whole if you wish).
    • Add the dressing to the cucumber noodles and combine.
    • Divide the noodles into 2 bowls or plates.
    • Place the salmon slices in and around the noodles on the plate.
    • Top with the tomatoes and capers.
    • Garnish with additional fresh dill and cracked black pepper.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 1230mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 760IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1.5mg

    Notes

    I did NOT add any salt to this recipe since the salmon and capers have more than enough already.
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    Comments

    1. Elizabeth

      March 04, 2023 at 8:59 am

      I love salmon! This sounds like a great meatless meal option to make! Thanks for the recipe share!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        March 05, 2023 at 9:21 am

        This is a great meatless meal for sure. ENJOY!

    2. Amanda Dixon

      March 03, 2023 at 11:10 am

      This made the perfect light lunch. The cucumber noodles added such a nice refreshing touch. This will have to go on the regular rotation.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        March 05, 2023 at 9:22 am

        The cucumber noodles in this salad are fun and delicious.

    3. Megane

      March 03, 2023 at 7:54 am

      All the perfect ingredients in this simple but very tasty smoked salmon salad. I love this salad and will absolutely make it again and again. Thanks so much for a great recipe.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        March 05, 2023 at 9:22 am

        You are very welcome. So glad you enjoyed it.

    4. Patricia Conte

      March 02, 2023 at 9:16 pm

      This is a lovely dish for any special occasion (or just for a fab meal)! What a great brunch idea!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        March 05, 2023 at 9:23 am

        I do agree this smoked salmon salad is company worthy and perfect for special occasions.

    5. Julie

      February 28, 2023 at 8:11 pm

      I made this for lunch and enjoyed it so much! What a tasty salad using smoked salmon. Saving this recipe for making it again.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        March 01, 2023 at 9:36 am

        So glad you like this smoked salmon recipe.

    6. Min

      February 27, 2023 at 11:52 am

      This is so delicious I could eat this everyday. It is light, fresh and flavorful. I also added some spring mix on there.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        February 28, 2023 at 9:04 am

        Sping mix would be a great addition to this smoked salmon salad.

    7. Cara

      February 27, 2023 at 10:35 am

      Absolutely delicious! I will never get tired of this flavor combo with smoked salmon! Will definitely be saving this recipe

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        February 28, 2023 at 9:05 am

        Smoked salmon and cucumbers are the perfect match. ENJOY!

    8. Marysa

      February 22, 2023 at 8:13 pm

      This sounds like an interesting salad. I love capers and the different components. It is nice to make something a little different.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        February 24, 2023 at 10:29 am

        Hope you give this smoked salmon salad a try. It is so delicious.

    9. Helen

      February 22, 2023 at 5:27 pm

      This salad! It is easy to make and incredibly delicious!! We’ll be enjoying this again and again!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        February 24, 2023 at 10:30 am

        This is one of our favourite salads in the summer on the deck with a glass of wine.

    10. Nora

      February 22, 2023 at 2:16 pm

      My hubby will be delighted! He is a huge smoked salmon fan! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        February 24, 2023 at 10:30 am

        I hope he enjoys this smoked salmon salad as much as we do.

    11. nancy

      February 22, 2023 at 1:52 pm

      This Smoked Salmon Salad with dill dressing was so refreshing! I made a big batch of it and it almost eaten thru!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        February 22, 2023 at 1:53 pm

        So glad you enjoyed this smoked salmon salad.

    12. Rob

      February 22, 2023 at 12:40 pm

      Can’t wait to try this! I especially love the spiraled cucumbers. The flavor combination seems spot on!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        February 22, 2023 at 1:54 pm

        You can never go wrong with the combination of smoked salmon and cucumbers.

    13. Natalie

      September 24, 2018 at 5:48 am

      I love a good salmon salad. This one looks beyond delicious Gloria. I can’t wait to try it honestly. It looks so fresh and so flavorful. Perfect for these last days of Summer.

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        September 24, 2018 at 9:31 am

        This is super easy to make, nice and refreshing too.

    14. Renee Gardner

      September 10, 2018 at 10:03 pm

      Salmon with dill and capers is such a great flavor combination – great for a hot summer day.

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        September 11, 2018 at 9:40 am

        Thanks so much…hope you give this recipe a try.

    15. Tina

      September 10, 2018 at 5:21 am

      This would be such a delicious recipe to serve at a brunch party! Beautiful photos, and thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        September 10, 2018 at 8:20 am

        You are welcome, hope you give this recipe a try.

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