Main Course
Smoked Mackerel Salad with Herby Grains, Blueberry and a Creamy Gherkin Mustard Dressing
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 200 g smoked mackerel fillets flaked
- 1 pouch 250g precooked quinoa and brown rice mix
- 100 g blueberries
- 50 g feta cheese crumbled
- For the Herby Grains:
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint finely chopped
- For the Creamy Gherkin Mustard Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons gherkin relish
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Method
- In a large bowl, combine the flaked smoked mackerel, precooked quinoa and brown rice mix, blueberries, and crumbled feta.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the fresh dill, parsley, chives, basil, and mint. Add the herb mixture to the bowl with the mackerel and grains. Toss everything together gently.
- In another bowl, whisk together the gherkin relish, mayonnaise, and cider vinegar to create the Creamy Gherkin Mustard Dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the dressing over the mackerel and grain mixture. Toss the salad until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
- Divide the salad into two servings and plate it.
- Optionally, garnish with extra herbs and a sprinkle of feta before serving.
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