Ingredients
Method
Cook the Potatoes and Eggs
- Place the potatoes in a 3-quart / 2.8 L saucepan, cover with cold water, and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until a knife slides in easily.
- Meanwhile, bring a 2-quart / 1.9 L saucepan of water to a boil. Lower in the eggs and cook for exactly 7 minutes for a jammy yolk that still holds together.
- Drain the eggs and drop them into an ice bath for 5 minutes. Peel and halve them once cool.
- Drain the potatoes in a colander and let them steam-dry for 2 to 3 minutes. Cut any larger pieces in half.
Make the Dressing and Assemble
- Whisk the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the still-warm potatoes to the bowl and toss with two-thirds of the dressing so they absorb the flavor.
- Fold in the celery, red onion, capers, and chopped dill, mixing gently so the potatoes don't break apart.
- Check the flaked smoked trout for any missed pin bones, then fold it into the salad, or set it aside to layer on top.
- Divide the arugula between bowls, spoon the potato salad over the top, and add the egg halves and trout.
- Drizzle with the remaining dressing and scatter extra dill over each bowl before serving.
Notes
- Choose hot-smoked, vacuum-packed trout labeled ready-to-eat, not cold-smoked lox-style fillets.
- Pregnant or immunocompromised eaters should confirm smoked fish is fully cooked before serving.
- Toss potatoes with dressing while warm, this is where most of the flavor gets absorbed.
- Don't skip draining the potatoes well, extra water thins out the dressing fast.
