Stavanger-style Smoked Mackerel Salad

Stavanger-style Smoked Mackerel Salad is a traditional Norwegian dish that combines the rich, smoky flavor of mackerel with fresh, crisp vegetables. This salad is perfect for a light and refreshing meal, and it's easy to prepare.

Stavanger-style Smoked Mackerel Salad

Ingredients

  • 200g smoked mackerel fillets
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Remove the skin and bones from the smoked mackerel fillets, then flake the flesh into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mackerel, cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, and dill.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  5. Divide the salad among serving plates and serve immediately.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large bowl Small bowl

Tools

Knife Cutting board Whisk

Serving suggestions

Serve the Stavanger-style Smoked Mackerel Salad with crusty bread and a glass of white wine for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a handful of capers or some pickled beets to the salad.

Cost

$5