Big British salad

  November 14, 2021   Read time 1 min
Big British salad
With great British veg such as watercress, asparagus and radishes teamed with mackerel and new potatoes, this superb salad packs a crunchy punch;

Ingredients:

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  • 500 g mini new potatoes
  • 200 g fine asparagus
  • 0.5 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp Fairtrade caster sugar
  • 3 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 0.5 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 large red onion, finely sliced
  • 100 g cucumber, washed, halved and thinly sliced
  • 100 g radishes, washed, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp washed and chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 75 g watercress, washed
  • 130 g smoked mackerel, skin removed, and flaked into pieces

Instructions:

# Place the potatoes in a pan of cold water. Bring to the boil then simmer for 12-15 minutes, until tender. Drain and allow to cool. Meanwhile, place the asparagus in a pan of boiling water and simmer for 1½ minutes, then drain and refresh in cold water.

# Put the white wine vinegar, lemon juice, caster sugar, oil and mustard powder in a jug. Season with freshly ground black pepper, whisk together, then set aside or store in an airtight container until required.

# Transfer the potatoes and asparagus to a large bowl and add the onion, cucumber, radishes, parsley and watercress. Toss to combine.

# To serve, gently toss through the dressing and top with the flaked mackerel.


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