Mackerel Salad

Mackerel salad is a fresh and tasty dish, perfect for a light lunch or as a starter. I’ll guide you through a simple version that highlights the flavor of the fish.

Ingredients

• 4 oil-packed mackerel fillets
• 200 g of mixed greens (lettuce, arugula, baby spinach, etc.)
• 2 tablespoons of capers
• 1 small red onion
• 10 pitted black olives
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Begin by draining the mackerel fillets from the preservation oil and place them on a plate. If you prefer a lighter taste, you can blot them with paper towels.
2. Wash and dry the mixed greens well and lay them as a base in a large salad bowl or on individual plates.
3. Thinly slice the red onion and spread it over the bed of greens.
4. Add the capers and black olives, either sliced into rings or left whole according to your preference.
5. Arrange the mackerel fillets over the salad and dress everything with lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir gently so as not to break the fillets, but ensuring that all the ingredients are seasoned.
6. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving so that the flavors can meld together well.

You can further customize this salad by adding ingredients like cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, cucumbers, or toasted sesame seeds.

Curiosity

Mackerel is a blue fish with a high content of Omega-3, minerals, and vitamins. It is very healthy, and incorporating it into salads makes the dish not only tasty but also nutritious. Moreover, the combination with lemon not only enhances the flavor of the fish but also aids in the absorption of nutrients thanks to vitamin C.