Salmon Tartare with Herbs and Garnish
A fresh and elegant no-cook appetizer: finely diced raw salmon tossed with lemon, herbs, and olive oil, finished with a drizzle of oil and a sprinkle of herbs.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 23g

Ingredients
- 8 oz fresh salmon fillet, skin removed
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Dice the 8 oz salmon into small 1/4 inch cubes and place in a bowl. Chill while you prepare the rest.
- 2
Zest and juice the 1 lemon. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 0.25 tsp salt.
- 3
Pour the dressing over the salmon, add the 2 tbsp chives and 2 tbsp dill, and gently fold until combined.
- 4
Taste and adjust salt or lemon if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with extra herbs and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- sharp knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- small bowl
- whisk or fork
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