🍎 Autumn Salad with Smoked Trout, Beets, Apples, and Fresh Goat Cheese

A light, refreshing, and flavorful dinner, perfect for hot summer days! This balanced salad combines the crunch of apple, the sweetness of beet, the creaminess of goat cheese, and the aromatic richness of smoked trout with dill and fennel.

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⏱️ Preparation Time

• Preparation: 15 minutes

• Cooking: None

• Servings: 4 people (light, protein-rich meal)

🛒 Ingredients

For the Salad:

• Gardener's mix (or your favorite green salad mix): 8 to 10 cups (approx. 300 g to 400 g)

• Cooked and peeled beets: 2 medium beets, cut into small cubes

• Crisp apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Gala): 2 apples, thinly sliced

• Fresh lemon juice: 1 tablespoon (to toss with apples to prevent browning)

• Fresh goat cheese (original): 150 g, crumbled

• Walnuts: 1/2 cup (approx. 50 g), lightly crushed

• Premium canned fish: 2 cans of José Gourmet - Cold Smoked Trout Fillets with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Dill and Fennel (about 180 g drained fish total, or ~35 g to 40 g total protein for the meal).

For the Express Vinaigrette (emulsified in a Mason jar):

• Extra virgin olive oil: 4 tablespoons (60 ml) (Tip: You can also use the flavored oil from the can!)

• Red wine vinegar: 2 tablespoons (30 ml)

• Pure maple syrup: 1 tablespoon (15 ml)

• Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon (5 ml)

• Salt and freshly ground pepper: to taste

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🥣 Preparation Steps

1. Prepare the express vinaigrette:

   In a Mason jar (or an airtight container), pour the olive oil, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Close the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds until a perfectly smooth emulsion is obtained.

2. Prepare the fruits and vegetables:

   • In a small bowl, toss the apple slices with the lemon juice to keep their fresh color.

   • In a large salad bowl, place the gardener's mix and the diced cooked beets.

3. Assemble the salad:

   • Gently crumble the José Gourmet smoked trout fillets over the salad.

   • Add the tart apple slices and crumbled fresh goat cheese.

4. Serve:

   Pour the maple and Dijon vinaigrette over the salad just before serving, then garnish with the crunchy walnuts.

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💡 Why this canned fish makes all the difference?

Chef's Note / Our Gourmet Favorite:

The secret to a memorable salad lies in the quality of its ingredients. The José Gourmet Cold Smoked Trout Fillets bring a tender texture and a delicately smoky taste enhanced by dill and fennel. Marinated in an exceptional extra virgin olive oil, they pair perfectly with the sweet touch of maple syrup and the acidity of the apple.

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🛒 José Gourmet - Cold Smoked Trout Fillets with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Dill and Fennel