Smoked Mackerel Salad (Geräucherter Makrelen-Salat)

Geräucherter Makrelen-Salat, or Smoked Mackerel Salad, is a traditional dish from Lower Saxon cuisine that is both flavorful and refreshing. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a hearty meal.

Smoked Mackerel Salad (Geräucherter Makrelen-Salat)

Ingredients

  • 200g smoked mackerel fillets, flaked
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 apples, cored and diced
  • 100g mixed salad greens
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flaked smoked mackerel, sliced red onion, diced apples, and mixed salad greens.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, chopped fresh dill, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Divide the salad among serving plates and serve immediately.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
0 minutes
Total time:
15 minutes
Cooking method
No cooking required

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large bowl Small bowl Whisk Serving plates

Tools

Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the smoked mackerel salad with crusty bread and a glass of white wine for a delightful meal.

Tips & tricks

For added crunch, you can sprinkle some toasted almonds or pumpkin seeds on top of the salad before serving.

Cost

$15