Smoked Salmon and Spinach Tart with Watercress Pesto and Salad

Golden puff pastry tarts topped with wilted spinach, creamy egg mixture, and smoked salmon, served with fresh pesto and salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1063.1 kcals 4252.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 40.4 grams 161.4 grams
Fat 87.1 grams 348.2 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.5 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
500
g
Puff Pastry
Ready-made
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
Free-range
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
pinch
Nutmeg
Freshly grated
20
g
Walnuts
Shells removed
OilsFats
Seafood
325
g
Vegetables
500
g
Baby Leaf Spinach
Washed and well drained
110
g
Watercress
For pesto
150
g
Watercress
For salad

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Roll the pastry to 5mm thick and cut out four 15cm circles.
  • Place pastry on a tray, pierce with a fork, and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Wilt the spinach in a pan, season with nutmeg, and squeeze out excess water.
  • Whisk the crème fraîche and egg together in a bowl with seasoning.
  • Top pastry with spinach, crème fraîche mixture, and smoked salmon.
  • Bake for another 5 minutes until warmed through.
  • Blend watercress, walnuts, and olive oil into a thick pesto paste.
  • Toss watercress salad with walnut oil and red wine vinegar.
  • Serve tarts with salad and a drizzle of pesto.