This is a great recipe for the whole family and ideal if you are entertaining. It’s minimal effort with maximum impact and taste.
Smoked Mackerel Nutty Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 300g whole wheat penne pasta
- 4 handfuls mangetout
- 4 large handfuls baby spinach leaves
- 300g thin stemmed broccoli
- 6 smoked mackerel fillets, skinned and flaked
- 4 tsp sunflower seeds, toasted
- 40g walnut pieces
- 4 spring onions, finely chopped
- freshly ground black pepper
- 300ml low-fat natural yoghurt
- 4 tsp lemon juice
- 4 tsp wholegrain mustard
- 8 tsp dill, finely chopped
Steps
- Step 1
Add the pasta to boiling water and cook according to the instructions – cook until it still retains a little bite to it. Once cooked, drain under cold water until thoroughly cooled
- Step 2
Meanwhile, add the mangetout to another pan of boiling water for 2 minutes, then add the broccoli and cook for a further 4 minutes. Once cooked, drain under cold water to cool
- Step 3
Toast the sunflower seeds over a medium heat until slightly browned
- Step 4
Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a large jar, put the lid on and give it a thorough shake to combine
- Step 5
In a large bowl add the pasta, broccoli, mangetout, spinach and flaked mackerel before pouring on the dressing. Gently stir to combine
- Step 6
When serving, top with the toasted sunflower seeds, walnut pieces and spring onion. Finish with a couple of grinds of fresh black pepper
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By The Healthy Employee
- Servings: 4
- Meals or Courses: Lunch
- Dish Type: Pasta/Rice
- Special Diet: Gluten free
- Seasons and Occasions: AutumnSummer
- Difficulty Level:
- Ratings:
- Created: June 21, 2017
