Smoked Mackerel Citrus Salad
6 servings
15 minutes
Citrus salad with smoked mackerel is an exquisite blend of freshness and rich flavor. Mediterranean cuisine is renowned for its use of simple yet harmonious ingredients, and this salad is a vivid testament to that. The smoked mackerel imparts a pronounced taste with subtle smoky notes, while the greens and avocado add tenderness. Crispy green beans provide textural variety, and the citrus dressing made from orange juice and zest fills the salad with a refreshing tanginess. This salad is perfect as a light yet nutritious dish that can be served as an appetizer or main course. The flavor is balanced: the slight bitterness of arugula, the sweetness of orange, and the salty hint of mackerel create a harmony that can surprise even gourmets.
1
Boil the green beans for 3 minutes, cool in ice water, and cut into 3-4 cm pieces. Chop the green onion. Peel the avocado and cut it into medium cubes.
- Green beans: 200 g
- Green onions: 4 pieces
- Avocado: 1 piece
2
Grill the mackerel for 2 minutes, remove the skin (if any), and flake into large pieces.
- Smoked Mackerel Fillet: 200 g
3
Mix salad leaves (arugula, spinach, watercress, etc.), mackerel, green onion, green beans, and avocado.
- Mixed salad leaves: 125 g
- Smoked Mackerel Fillet: 200 g
- Green onions: 4 pieces
- Green beans: 200 g
- Avocado: 1 piece
4
Dressing: peel the orange zest and squeeze the juice, mix with olive oil and coriander (I used dried), lightly whisk with a fork. Dress the salad.
- Oranges: 1 piece
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Chopped cilantro (coriander): pinch