SMOKED MACKEREL, CUCUMBER, AND POTATO SALAD WITH MUSTARD DRESSING

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Smoked Mackerel, Cucumber, and Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing image

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.

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • (Per serving)
  • Calories: 234
  • Fat: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg
  • Carbohydrate: 7g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Protein: 20g
  • Fiber: 3g

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