Our smoked mackerel salad with asparagus and mustardy new potatoes is a filling and super healthy salad, packed with Omega-3 healthy fats. Mackerel is an oil-rich fish that makes it perfect for smoking. The result is a flavourful and easy to prepare piece of fish that can be used in salads, risottos, and fish pies, or just eaten on its own as a snack. This smoked mackerel salad combines rich and tasty fish with fresh asparagus and new potatoes, with a punchy mustard dressing. The kick from the mustard pairs really well with the mackerel as it cuts through the richness of the oily fish. Smoked mackerel salad with asparagus and new potatoes is an easy but impressive summer lunch or light supper, even better when enjoyed al fresco.
Ingredients
- 1kg new potatoes
- 400g asparagus, halved lengthways
- 1 bunch each dill, parsley, chives, roughly chopped
- 2tbsp grainy mustard
- 1tsp sugar
- 150ml good quality olive oil
- 2 smoked mackerel fillets, skin removed
- 100g watercress
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
Put the potatoes in a pan of lightly salted water and bring to the boil. Once boiling, cook for 10-15 mins until just cooked through. 5 mins before the potatoes are cooked, throw in the halved asparagus spears. Drain the potatoes and asparagus spears once both are cooked through (the asparagus should still have a little ‘bite’).
In a large bowl, mix together the dill, parsley, and chives. Stir in the mustard, sugar, 150ml water and olive oil. Add the warm new potatoes and asparagus and mix together well.
Break the smoked mackerel into chunks, and scatter over the salad along with the watercress.
Jules is a creative and talented Food Editor with over 12 years' experience in the food industry across brands and magazine titles. Jules' experience is cast and varied, from food Editor to food writing. She is also passionate about food sustainability and has an amazing talent for food Styling.
-
Warm chicken and grain salad with green harissa
Our warm chicken and grain salad with green harissa requires 5 minutes prep and makes extra harissa for future meals
By Georgia Sparks Published
-
Herby chicken with Romesco sauce
Herby chicken flavoured simply with oregano with a rich Romesco sauce - which makes a great dip.
By Jessica Ransom Published
-
Mozzarella and tomato ‘bruschetta’ salad
A filling salad that doesn't shy away from flavour. Perfect as a hearty lunch or light dinner...
By Jess Meyer Published
-
Steak and salsa wraps
Our steak and salsa wraps are one of those build-you-own suppers the teens in your house will love...
By Jessica Ransom Published
-
Trifle cake
This trifle cake has all the elements of the classic British pudding but we’ve made it dairy-free
By Rose Fooks Published
-
Coconut and pineapple ice lollies
Our coconut and pineapple ice lollies are healthier and cheaper than shop-bought lollies and you only need four ingredients plus your chosen decorations.
By Rose Fooks Published
-
"Don't judge your summer against anyone else's" - parents share their top summer six weeks survival tips (and they're kind of sweet)
As the school summer holidays grow nearer, parents are preparing to keep their kids busy and entertained
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
The exact date summer holiday boredom ‘peaks’ for kids revealed - and how parents are combating it
Keeping kids entertained during the long six-week holiday isn't the easiest task
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published
-
Paris Hilton’s expert-approved parenting rule that ‘bans’ her two kids from using one everyday item
The socialite is taking in all the expert advice she can when it comes to her parenting rules
By Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse Published