Smoked Mackerel and New Potato Salad

Name: Smoked Mackerel and New Potato Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 100 g peppered hot smoked mackerel, flaked; 200 g new potatoes; 100 g watercress; 125 g green beans, halved; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 3 cornichons, sliced; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp dill, finely chopped

This smoked mackerel and new potato salad is light, satisfying, and full of bold flavor. Tender potatoes, crisp green beans, peppery watercress, and flaky smoked fish are tossed in a sharp mustard-dill dressing for an easy lunch or dinner.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time15 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

peppered hot smoked mackerel, flaked
100 g
new potatoes
200 g
watercress
100 g
green beans, halved
125 g
shallot, finely chopped
1
cornichons, sliced
3
red wine vinegar
1 tbsp
olive oil
2 tbsp
Dijon mustard
2 tsp
dill, finely chopped
2 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a pan of well-salted water to the boil. Cook the new potatoes for 12-15 minutes, or until just tender when pierced with a knife. Add the green beans during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain well and leave everything to steam-dry for 5 minutes.

While the vegetables are cooking, make the dressing by stirring together the finely chopped shallot, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, and sliced cornichons. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, halve them. Gently toss the warm potatoes and green beans with the dressing, then fold in the watercress and flaked smoked mackerel.

Divide the salad between two plates and spoon over any dressing left in the bowl. Serve immediately while the potatoes are still slightly warm.

Chef's Tips

If you cannot find hot smoked mackerel, smoked trout works well too. Avoid overmixing once the fish is added so the fillets stay in nice flakes. Leftovers can be chilled in an airtight container for up to 1 day, though the watercress is best when freshly dressed.