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Smoked Salmon Salad


1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 (800g) telegraph cucumbers
300g smoked salmon
2 tablespoons light sour cream
6 red cherry tomatoes, cut into eighths
6 yellow teardrop tomatoes, cut into eighths
dill sprigs, for serving, extra

1. Combine the salt, dill, sugar and juice in a large non-metallic bowl.
2. Using a vegetable peeler, peel cucumbers into ribbons; add to the bowl, toss gently to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 40 minutes.
3. Transfer the cucumber ribbons to a sieve over a bowl. Reserve the liquid.
4. Just before serving, divide smoked salmon between serving plates; pile cucumber on top.
5. Combine the sour cream in a small bowl with 2 tablespoons of the reserved liquid; drizzle over the cucumber. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
6. Top with tomatoes and extra dill.

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