Smoked Salmon & Stone Ground Mustard Tartare

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A vibrant appetizer featuring house-smoked salmon layered with local heirloom carrots and stone ground mustard, finished with toasted pecans and fresh dill. This Southern-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, layers smoked salmon, heirloom carrots, stone ground mustard into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 2 Southern cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Dice 1/2 cup heirloom carrots into 1/4-inch cubes and toss with 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil. Roast on a parchment-lined sheet at 400°F for 15 minutes until edges are caramelized and tender.
  2. Step 2: Flake 4 oz smoked salmon into small pieces using a fork, then gently mix with 2 tbsp stone ground mustard and 1 tbsp lemon juice until evenly combined.
  3. Step 3: Fold roasted carrots, 1/4 cup toasted pecans, and 2 tbsp fresh dill into the salmon mixture until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
  4. Step 4: Chill for 20 minutes, then spoon onto a bed of microgreens and garnish with additional dill sprigs.

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