This salad combines classic Nordic flavors and is packed with taste. Mackerel is a fantastic fish — simple, affordable, and a delicious way to enjoy seafood.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Pescetarian
Ingredients
- 1 whole smoked mackerel (250 g)
- 1 romaine lettuce
- ½ cucumber
- 6 radishes
- 1 spring onion
- 1 large handful of dill
- 1–2 large handfuls of chives
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 4 tbsp skyr
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
Directions
- Prepare the fish: Remove the meat from the smoked mackerel, making sure to discard all bones. Place the fish in small chunks in a large bowl.
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash all vegetables and herbs. Slice the radishes and spring onion thinly, and roughly chop the lettuce. Halve the cucumber lengthwise, scoop out the soft center with a spoon, and slice. Add all the vegetables to the bowl with the mackerel.
- Make the dressing: Finely chop the dill and chives, and place them in a small bowl. Add the skyr, lemon zest, lemon juice, pressed garlic, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Mix well until smooth.
- Combine and serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Serve with boiled or baked potatoes. The mackerel salad also works perfectly as a topping for rye bread.
