Smoked mackerel Caesar salad recipe

Smoked mackerel Caesar salad

Swap chicken for omega-3 rich smoked mackerel in this tasty Caesar salad, perfect for a weekday lunch. Crunchy croutons, crisp romaine lettuce, salty Parmesan shavings and a creamy dressing add all the essential elements of a classic Caesar salad. You could also use any protein of your choice, such as hot smoked salmon or a boiled egg for a veggie version.

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  • Serves 1
  • 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook
  • 499 calories / serving

    Ingredients

    • 50g ciabatta, cut into 1cm cubes
    • ½ tbsp olive oil
    • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
    • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
    • 1/2 romaine lettuce heart
    • 75g smoked mackerel, skinned and flaked
    • 10g Parmesan shavings
    • 40g Healthy Living Caesar dressing

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    Each serving contains

    Energy
    2090kJ 499.0kcal
    25%
    Fat
    31g
    high44%
    Saturates
    9g
    high43%
    Salt
    2.5g
    high43%
    Sugars
    5g
    low5%

    of the Reference intake

    Carbohydrate 31.5gProtein 26.4gFibre 3.2g

    Method

    1. Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C. Mix the ciabatta cubes with the olive oil, paprika and oregano. Spread on a small tray and bake for 15 mins to crisp up. Cool, then put in a container.
    2. Break up the romaine lettuce into a lunchbox. Put the mackerel and Parmesan shavings on top.
    3. Put the Caesar dressing into a lidded pot. Mix everything together to serve.
    • Cook's tip: For an optional snack you could take a few berries in a small container.

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