Smoked Mackerel, Orange & Couscous Salad
Create a light and refreshing couscous salad packed with vibrant flavors. A zesty dressing made from fresh orange juice, red wine vinegar, and olive oil coats the fluffy couscous, complemented by juicy orange slices, peppery watercress, and flaked mackerel. This dish offers a delightful combination of citrusy sweetness and savory notes, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 200g couscous - use wholemeal if you can get it
- 3 oranges , 2 peeled and thinly sliced, 1 juiced
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion , finely chopped
- 100g bag watercress , roughly chopped
- 240g pack peppered mackerel fillets, flaked into large chunks
Instructions
- Pour 250ml boiling water over couscous, cover and leave 10 mins, then fluff up with a fork. Meanwhile, make the dressing. Mix orange juice, vinegar, sugar and oil with some seasoning. Mix through the couscous with remaining ingredients.
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 456 calories
- Fat Content: 27 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 5 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 38 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 12 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 2 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 16 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.17 milligram of sodium
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