Salmon, Couscous, and Watercress Wrap with Creamy Herb Dressing
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups quick cooking couscous
- 2 cups boiling water
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in 1/2
- 1 cucumber, sliced thin
- 4 scallions, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup fresh watercress leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons creme fraiche
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 big handful mixed chopped herbs, such as mint, parsley, chives, or dill
- 1/2 cup fresh watercress leaves
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Lavash bread, to serve
- Grill the salmon: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Coat the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill about 5 minutes per side, depending on how thick your salmon filet is.
- Remove and let cool.
- Make the couscous: Put the couscous into a bowl and pour over 2 cups boiling water.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, juice of 1/2 lemon, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir gently, cover, and let sit until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, making sure to separate all the grains.
- Add the tomatoes, cucumbers, scallions, watercress, herbs, remaining olive oil, and remaining lemon juice; season with salt and pepper.
- Gently toss the couscous to combine all the ingredients.
- Make the dressing: Combine all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth, green, and creamy.
- If necessary, thin the dressing with a tablespoon or two of warm water.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Assemble the salad: Put a large piece of lavash bread onto a plate and pile on some of the couscous.
- Break the salmon apart by hand and place a big chunk on top of the couscous.
- Drizzle over some of the dressing and roll up the wrap.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/salmon-couscous-and-watercress-wrap-with-creamy-herb-dressing-recipe.html (may not work)