by Nandita 11/30/2018

Mackerel Salad w/ Curry spices in Lettuce Wraps

This mackerel salad is inspired by a curried chicken salad; spiced with curry seasoning. However, with the canned goods at hand, this mackerel salad is child’s play to put together. Exactly what you’d need on your snack platter. Packed with healthy fats, delicious and not to mention the curry flavours blend perfectly with this fish.

Serve this mackerel salad on your platter because it's packed with flavours!

I’ve enjoyed this mackerel salad in lettuce wraps but it’s just as delicious on whole wheat crackers, a baguette or fresh sour-dough bread.

>> More goods with canned foods? Check-out these 3x dips w/ Anchovies or these Spicy Surinamese Tuna Croquettes!

These wrap look cool on a platter but also make a great appetizer for your guests!

Mackerel Salad w/ Curry spices in Lettuce Wraps

Prep: 5 min
Total: 10 min

Fish

Ingredients

NOTE: double quantities for more portions

For the mackerel salad:

- 2 cans of mackerel (I’ve used Princes Foods)
- 1 spring onion (chopped)
- 1 tsp curry powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp Pimento (smoked pepper powder)
- 3 tbsp mayo (I’ve used Hellmann's mayonnaise)
- salt & pepper to taste
- squeeze of lemon juice
- lettuce leaves (I’ve use baby gems)

For the garnish:
- a few radishes
- sprouts
- chives (chopped)
- cucumbers (sliced)
- spring onion (cut finely)

Instructions

Drain the oil from the can and place the mackerel in a bowl. Squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the fish.
Add all of the ingredients - except for the spring onions - for the salad and mix well. To retain some crunch, add the finely chopped spring onions last and mix again.
Put the salad in the fridge (30 to 60 minutes) and serve in the lettuce wraps.

TIP: you can also have this salad in a bagel or on toast. Top with crunchy veggies, red onions and maybe another cheeky smear of mayonnaise.

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