This is the summer Salmon Sandwich with Veggies & Goat Cheese is the light and seasonal lunch you need this week.
This Salmon Sandwich with Veggies & Goat Cheese is a deliciously fresh and satisfying meal that combines rich, slow-cooked salmon with vibrant, seasonal produce. The sandwich is layered with juicy heirloom tomatoes and a mix of crisp greens, providing a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The star is the tangy Dijon goat cheese spread, studded with poppy seeds for a subtle crunch and an extra burst of flavor that ties everything together beautifully.
Every bite offers a harmonious blend of creamy, savory, and fresh elements, making this sandwich both hearty and light. Whether you’re enjoying it for lunch or a casual dinner, it’s a flavorful, elegant option that feels thoughtfully crafted yet easy to make.
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Salmon Sandwich with Veggies & Goat Cheese
Ingredients
The spread
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- juice of half a lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- dill
- 1 shallot minced
- sea salt
- pepper
The rest
- 3 fillets Kvaroy Arctic salmon
- Vegetable/herbs of choice (you can really use anything you want to lay the salmon on, I used some parsley and swiss chard)
- 2-3 heirloom tomatoes (size dependent)
- 2-3 mini cucumbers
- handful of spinach
- bread of choice
- olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250. Lay herbs on a sheet pan and then place salmon on top of then. Coat in olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake for about 45 min or until salmon is just a little pink inside.
- Meanwhile in a food processor or blender, combine all spread ingredients. Blend until smooth. Season to taste.
- Coat bread in olive oil and cook in a skillet for 2-3 min per side. Slice cucumbers and tomatoes. Add spread to bread and then add spinach, cucumbers and tomatoes. Top with flaky salmon and enjoy!
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