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Smoked mackerel, beetroot and a sharp dressing make a substantial salad.
An OPR editorial recipe for home cooking. The photograph is a serving illustration.
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Smoked mackerel salad
At home recipes · 15 minute
Smoked mackerel, beetroot and a sharp dressing make a substantial salad.
15 min prep · 0 min cook · Serves 2 · Main
Recipe by Other People's Recipes · Published · Updated
The method
- 1Check the mackerel carefully for bones and break it into pieces.
- 2Mix the salad leaves, beetroot and cucumber on two plates. Whisk oil, lemon juice and mustard together.
- 3Add the mackerel and spoon over the dressing just before serving. Follow the fish packet storage instructions.
Cook's notes & swaps
A little help from the OPR kitchen
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Make it your own
Taste before serving and adjust the seasoning a little at a time. Check ingredient labels for allergens and dietary suitability.
A note from the OPR kitchen
An OPR editorial recipe for everyday home cooking. Timings are a guide and depend on your equipment; follow the method and check food is fully cooked. This recipe has not been independently kitchen-tested.
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