Open faced salmon sandwiches on hearty, whole grain rye bread are popular in Nordic cuisine. In this version, responsibly raised salmon is dressed with a mustard dill sauce, and the dish is rounded out with a side of savory roasted carrots and vibrant pea soup. To get the most out of the vegetables used in this meal, try saving and freezing the onion, celery and garlic scraps and skins to make a veggie broth for the next time you make this soup recipe.
For the Salmon and Carrots
4 carrots, sliced into coins (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 lemons
6 sprigs dill
1 pound farmed salmon
1 cup spinach leaves
4 slices whole grain rye bread, toasted if you wish
For the Mustard Dill Sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Juice of ½ lemon (2 tablespoons juice)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup dill, chopped
Kosher salt, to taste
An Oldways recipe and photo, created in partnership with the Global Salmon Initiative