Smoked Mackerel Salad with Beets and Quinoa
This Smoked Mackerel Salad is full of lettuce, apples, and beets, with a bold horseradish dressing!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 293kcal
Equipment
- Cutting Board
- Bowl
Ingredients
- ¾ cup uncooked quinoa cooked according to packet instructions
- 4 cooked beets boiled, steamed or canned, or vacuum packed with or without vinegar
- 1 apple
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cups lettuce leaves
- 7 ounces smoked mackerel fillets remove any skin and bones and tear into chunks
For the horseradish dressing
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1-2 tablespoons creamed horseradish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- pinch salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to packet instructions (usually to simmer it for 15 minutes).
- Cut the cooked beets into wedges and set aside.
- Core the apple, then slice it thinly and coat it with the lemon juice.
- Make the dressing by mixing the lemon juice, horseradish, salt and pepper together.
- Divide the lettuce between plates (or onto a serving platter), then add the quinoa, beets, appples and mackerel.
- Drizzle with the horseradish dressing.
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Nutrition
Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 951mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 8902IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 4mg
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.