Baked Potato with Ricotta and Smoked Salmon — Quick & Healthy

A recipe ready in 5 minutes if you have baked potatoes prepared in advance. No need to weigh ingredients — just layer as you like. Simple, fast, and nutritious!

⏰ Prep Time: 5 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 2
🔥 Calories: 347 cal / serving

Ingredients

2 medium potatoes
100 g ricotta cheese
60-70 g smoked salmon
1/2 small red onion (I used spring onion)
1/2 lemon
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Wash the potatoes well and bake them in their skin at 180°C (350°F) for about 1 hour, or until a fork slides easily in. Let them cool.
Potatoes can be baked 3-4 days ahead and kept refrigerated. Cooling them for 24 hours increases prebiotic effects and lowers glycemic impact compared to eating them hot.
Thinly slice the onion. Sprinkle with salt, gently massage it, and let sit until ready to use.
In a small bowl, mix ricotta with salt to taste. Optionally, add chopped fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or chives.
Slice the potatoes lengthwise and sprinkle with a little salt. Spread a generous spoonful of ricotta on each cut side. Arrange potatoes on a serving plate, ricotta side up.
Layer smoked salmon slices over the ricotta. Sprinkle onion slices on top.
Squeeze lemon juice generously over each potato half. Grind black pepper on top and drizzle with olive oil.

🍽️ Serving Suggestion

Serve as a light meal or snack with a fresh green salad dressed with lemon juice. Perfect for a quick lunch or a healthy appetizer.

📝 Final Thoughts

This dish combines creamy ricotta with flavorful smoked salmon and bright lemon for a fresh, wholesome bite. Using pre-baked potatoes makes it a perfect quick fix for busy days, and it’s a great way to enjoy a healthy, balanced meal effortlessly.