Mackerel and cucumber salad

For a fresh, peppery dish with a hint of chilli and vibrant colour, try this creamy, summertime salad

Mackerel and cucumber salad

SERVES

1

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

10

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • ¼ tsp lemon juice

  • zest of 1 lemon

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 garlic clove, crushed

  • 100g natural yoghurt

  • 2 small cucumbers, sliced

  • handful of cherry tomatoes, sliced

  • 4 handfuls of rocket leaves

  • 4 fillets of mackerel

  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper or mild chilli powder

Method

  1. Whisk the lemon juice and zest with the garlic, natural yoghurt and some seasoning.

  2. Toss the cucumber, tomatoes and rocket in the dressing, coating them all lightly.

  3. Crumble the mackerel on top, then sprinkle with the cayenne pepper and serve.