Irish Smoked Mackerel and Apple Salad with Horseradish Dressing

Name: Irish Smoked Mackerel and Apple Salad with Horseradish Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 300 g peppered smoked mackerel fillets (skin removed, flaked); 2 piece crisp eating apples (cored and thinly sliced); 100 g watercress (rinsed); 300 g cooked new potatoes (halved if large); 3 tbsp crème fraîche; 1 tbsp creamed horseradish sauce (certified gluten-free); 0.5 piece lemon (juice only); 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped); 1 pinch ground black pepper

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Why some badges are missing

Not vegan: peppered smoked mackerel fillets
Not vegetarian: peppered smoked mackerel fillets
Not dairy-free: crème fraîche
Not low-FODMAP: crisp eating apples
Not low-histamine: peppered smoked mackerel fillets
Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: cooked new potatoes → try cauliflower
Not kidney-friendly: peppered smoked mackerel fillets

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

About this recipe

Flaky smoked mackerel, sweet-sharp apple and peppery watercress meet a creamy horseradish dressing. Light yet filling, this salad is perfect for lunch or a simple supper. Naturally gluten-free and packed with omega-3.

Prep

15m

Cook

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Serves

Rating

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Ingredients

Kitchen Help

Shopping list

300 g peppered smoked mackerel fillets — skin removed, flaked
2 piece crisp eating apples — cored and thinly sliced
100 g watercress — rinsed
300 g cooked new potatoes — halved if large
3 tbsp crème fraîche
1 tbsp creamed horseradish sauce — certified gluten-free
0.5 piece lemon — juice only
2 tbsp fresh dill — chopped
1 pinch ground black pepper

Tools

· small bowl
· whisk
· serving platter or individual plates
· sharp knife
· chopping board

Instructions

Step by step

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the crème fraîche, horseradish sauce, lemon juice and half the dill. Season with black pepper.
2
Arrange the watercress on a large serving platter or divide among four plates.
3
Scatter over the halved new potatoes, apple slices and flaked mackerel.
4
Drizzle the horseradish dressing over the top and finish with the remaining dill.
5
Serve immediately, offering extra lemon wedges on the side if desired.

Per serving

serves 4

Calories

389kcal

Protein

26.5g

Carbs

26.2g

Fat

18.5g

Fibre

Sugar

3.8g

Sodium

914mg

AI estimate only — not medical advice. Figures are approximations based on standard ingredient data and may vary by brand, portion size and preparation. Always double-check if cooking for allergies, diabetes, or strict dietary needs.

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#salads #family #irish #no-cook #quick #omega-3 #ireland #RecipeFiler #Gluten-Free