Smoking hot salmon
Food
February 21, 2026

Smoking hot salmon

By By LINDA BALSLEV TasteFood 

A light and citrusy salad of warm-smoked salmon is the centerpiece of these openfaced sandwiches, or tartines. Smoked salmon is a healthy and versatile protein. It’s delicious on its own, layered on bread and bagels or folded into eggs or creamy pasta, where it imparts its smoky, briny flavor. It’s a healthy protein, too: Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins and calcium, it’s low-fat to boot. When properly stored in the refrigerator, smoked salmon has a relatively long storage life, which makes it ideal for easy entertaining and impromptu meals.

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