Smoked Mackerel Pasta Salad

Bringing you a minimal prep meal this Monday!

⬇️Low on cooking effort/steps
⬆️High on nutrient density!

Let’s take your typical pasta salad and make a few upgrades! We’ve added in omega 3 rich smoked mackerel, switched out regular wheat flour pasta for a high fiber and protein bean/pea alternative, and traded mayo for a fresh zesty yogurt dressing.

Ingredients for 2 servings

• 1 pack smoked cooked mackerel, flaked into bite-size pieces 🐟

• 100g raw pea/bean pasta 🍝 (I used a green pea penne pasta)

• 1/2 pepper 🫑

• 1/2 cucumber 🥒

• 4 vine tomatoes 🍅

• Handful fresh coriander - finely chopped 🌱

Dressing;

• 1/2 lemon 🍋 (juice of)

• 2 tbsp yogurt

• 1 tsp mustard

• Pinch of salt & pepper 🧂

• 1/2 tsp dried herbs 🌿 such as oregano or mixed herbs

• 1-2 tsp olive oil

Method;

1. Simply boil the pasta until done (usually 8-12 mins for any gluten free pasta - check packet instructions)

2. Whisk all the dressing ingredients together, adding salt & pepper to taste.

3. Cut all vegetables into similar sized cubes.

4. Combine all ingredients and plate up. Top with extra herbs plus chili flakes if wanted.

Notes

* If cooking for just yourself do as I did and take leftovers for lunch the next day.

* I was tempted to add a minced garlic clove to the dressing, however raw garlic plus smoked fish was not a combo I was willing to take for a packed lunch to the clinic. This would absolutely add an extra flavour boost as well as nutritional kick!

* Other great additions/veg swaps could include; some olives, cooked beetroot, kimchi or any picked veg, capers, finely sliced red cabbage, or spring onions.