Salmon and cucumber terrine
A stylish festive starter
- 25 minutes plus chilling time
- Serves 4
- 0.5 of 5 a day
- Kcal162
- Fat12g
- Salt0.2g
- Sugar2.2g


Recipe by: Sarah Drabble
| Nutritionist
Ingredients
- 1 whole cucumber
- 150g reduced-fat crème fraîche
- 50g light plain soft cheese
- 1 salmon fillet (about 110–120g), cooked, skin removed and flaked
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Lemon zest (optional)
- Small handful fresh dill, finely chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 160g pea shoots or watercress
Method
- Using a mandolin or vegetable peeler, cut the cucumber into thin ribbons, lengthways – you will need about 160g-worth.
- In a large bowl, mix together the crème fraîche and soft cheese. Then add the flaked salmon, lemon juice and zest, and dill. Mix thoroughly and season with black pepper, to taste.
- Line 4 small ramekins with cling film leaving an overhang on all sides and line with the cucumber slices, with their ends overhanging.
- Fill about 3/4 of each ramekin with the salmon mixture and smooth the top. Fold the overhanging cucumber ribbons over, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Open the plastic wrap and invert on to a serving dish.
- Carefully remove the plastic wrap and serve with a side of pea shoots, or watercress for a more peppery taste.
Serving suggestion
For a more filling meal, serve with wholegrain crisp bread or a slice of lightly toasted sourdough bread.
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