Mackerel and Bacon Salad

A humble surf and turf salad combining smoked mackerel, crispy streaky bacon, tender potatoes, and a zesty mustard dressing.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 621.6 kcals 2486.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.5 grams 65.8 grams
Fat 49.6 grams 198.4 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.5 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
3
tbsp
White Wine Vinegar
Used for soaking onions
1
tsp
Capers
Heaped, briefly rinsed
2
tbsp
White Wine Vinegar
For the dressing
Meat
6
rasher
NutsSeeds
4
sprig
Dill
Bushy, chopped
1
pinch
Black Pepper
To taste
OilsFats
6
tbsp
Seafood
2
piece
Smoked Mackerel
Whole fish or 4 fillets
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Small and sweet, peeled and finely sliced into rings
500
g

Steps

  • Preheat the grill to a medium-high heat and line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper.
  • Soak the sliced onion rings in white wine vinegar for 10 minutes.
  • Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes.
  • Grill the bacon for 10 minutes until it is crisp.
  • Skin and flake the smoked mackerel into large chunks.
  • Mix mustard, capers, vinegar, pepper, and olive oil to create the dressing.
  • Add half of the chopped dill to the dressing and half to the mackerel.
  • Incorporate the softened onions into the dressing.
  • Drain the potatoes, slice them in half, and toss them in the dressing.
  • Combine the potato mixture with the mackerel.
  • Cut the bacon into 4cm squares, add to the salad, and toss before serving.