Mackerel and corn salad
Mackerel and Corn Salad - a quick and delicious recipe
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Number of servings: 4
A fresh and flavorful salad, mackerel and corn salad is the perfect choice for a healthy, quick, and filling meal. This recipe is ideal for those looking to stay fit, as it is low in calories and rich in nutrients. Additionally, mackerel is an excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, making this salad not only tasty but also beneficial for your health.
Ingredients:
- 200 g smoked mackerel fillet (or grilled)
- 1 can of corn (about 300 g)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
1. Preparing the ingredients: Start by opening the can of corn and draining it well. Wash the bell pepper and cucumber, then cut them into small cubes. The red onion should be finely chopped to easily incorporate into the salad.
2. Preparing the fish: If using smoked mackerel fillet, make sure it is cut into small pieces, about 2-3 cm. If you prefer grilled mackerel, cook it on a grill pan or barbecue for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and easily flakes off the grill.
3. Assembling the salad: In a large bowl, combine the corn, bell pepper, cucumber, and onion. Add the pieces of mackerel and gently mix to avoid breaking the fish.
4. The dressing: In a small bowl, mix the extra virgin olive oil with the balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour this dressing over the salad and mix well to combine the flavors.
5. Serving: Transfer the salad to a serving platter and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. This salad can be served immediately or refrigerated for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Helpful tips:
- For a spicier version, you can add slices of chili pepper or a little Tabasco sauce to the dressing.
- If you want a vegetarian option, you can replace the mackerel with marinated and fried tofu, keeping the other ingredients.
- This salad is also perfect as a filling for wraps or sandwiches.
This mackerel and corn salad is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, ideal for quick lunches or light dinners. Enjoy a healthy meal full of flavor and color that will delight your taste buds!
Mackerel and corn salad is delicious and very quick to prepare. Additionally, this salad recipe is suitable for weight loss diets as it is low in calories. We clean the fish from bones (there aren't many) and the skin on top, then cut it into smaller pieces. Chop the onion finely. You don't necessarily need green onion, but it adds color to the salad. Now for the corn kernels. You can use canned or fresh kernels, as I did because I had some corn at home (boil the corn first and then remove the kernels, not the other way around). In a large bowl, combine the fish, finely chopped onion, corn, and mix. Then add mayonnaise to bind the ingredients and finally the juice of a lemon; I used the juice of one lemon, but taste and add according to your preference. If you are on a diet or fasting, you can skip the mayonnaise. Just use olive oil. The Smoked Mackerel Salad recipe was suggested by Kirioana. Other recommended salad recipes:
Ingredients: 1 smoked mackerel of approximately 250 grams, 1 lemon, corn kernels, 150 grams of green onion, mayonnaise made from 2 egg yolks
