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Smoked Mackerel, Cucumber, and Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing

Although fresh mackerel can be hard to find, smoked mackerel is often sold in the refrigerated section of supermarkets; it is also available from mail-order sources. We used the peppered variety, but any type will do.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

3/4 pound small waxy potatoes, such as fingerling or new potatoes
1 small shallot, very thinly sliced
4 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh dill
1/2 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, and sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons
Freshly ground pepper
12 ounces smoked mackerel, broken into bite-size pieces
Handful of tender salad greens, such as arugula, watercress, or tatsoi

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the potatoes in a small saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until tender when pierced with a fork, about 12 minutes. Drain in a colander; let cool slightly. Slip off the skins; discard. Cut the potatoes into halves or quarters, if desired.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, make the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the shallot, vinegar, and mustard. Whisk in the oil until emulsified. Sprinkle the dill into the bowl.

    Step 3

    Add the cucumber and cooked potatoes to the dressing in the bowl; season with pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Divide the salad among 4 plates; arrange the mackerel on each. Serve, garnished with greens.

  2. Fit to eat recipe

    Step 4

    (Per serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 234

    Step 6

    Fat: 15g

    Step 7

    Cholesterol: 15mg

    Step 8

    Carbohydrate: 7g

    Step 9

    Sodium: 800mg

    Step 10

    Protein: 20g

    Step 11

    Fiber: 3g

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Reprinted with permission from The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics by Martha Stewart Living Magazine, copyright © 2007. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of The Crown Publishing Group. Buy the full book from Amazon.
TagsSaladMackerelFishSeafoodCucumberVegetableFingerling PotatoPotatoRoot VegetableWatercressLeafy GreensArugulaMainDinnerLunchGluten FreeDairy FreeEasyQuickWeeknight MealsSimmerCookbooks
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