Crème Fraîche Potato Salad With Salmon Roe, Green Cabbage Slaw, and Smoked Salmon

Name: Crème Fraîche Potato Salad With Salmon Roe, Green Cabbage Slaw, and Smoked Salmon
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 cups thinly sliced green cabbage (about 3/4 pound); 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 pound small red potatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1/3 to 1/2 cup crème fraîche, or to taste; 4 ounces (about 1/3 cup) salmon roe (preferably fresh); Lemon juice to taste; 6 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon

By Zanne Early Zakroff

September 27, 2016

Because the crème fraîche melts into the potatoes, this dish has the virtue of tasting lush without appearing overly so. For an even more sumptuous look, give the salad a generous dollop on top.

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