Description
A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring smoked mackerel, earthy beets, and crisp apples, complemented by a light mustard dressing. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or a sophisticated starter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 2 cooked beets, peeled and diced
- 100g smoked mackerel fillets, flaked
- 50g mixed greens or spinach
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apple, diced beets, flaked smoked mackerel, and mixed greens.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss the salad until everything is well coated.
- Divide the salad among serving plates.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or chives before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add some toasted walnuts or pecans.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the apples can prevent browning.
- Adjust the amount of dressing to your preference.
- This salad can be prepared a few hours in advance, but add the dressing just before serving to prevent the greens from wilting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg