Puy Lentil & Mackerel Salad

Merchant Gourmet Puy Lentils are paired with smoky mackerel, crisp chicory, sweet beetroot and crunchy apple in this vibrant spring salad. Finished with a punchy horseradish dressing and scattered with nuts and seeds, it's a fresh, high-protein lunch that's packed with colour, texture and flavour.

 

Written by Liv Howard
Puy Lentil & Mackerel Salad
Ingredients
  • 150g crème fraîche
  • 2 tbsp horseradish sauce
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and black pepper
  • 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Puy Lentils
  • 3 medium beetroot, grated
  • 250g red and white chicory, leaves separated
  • 1 apple, thinly sliced
  • A handful of Tenderstem broccoli, steamed
  • A large handful of mixed salad leaves
  • 1 pack smoked mackerel, flaked
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Pumpkin seeds and chopped hazelnuts, to serve

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Puy Lentils
Puy Lentils
  1. Whisk together the crème fraîche, horseradish sauce, lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl. Season generously with sea salt and black pepper and set aside.
  2. Place the Merchant Gourmet French Puy Lentils, grated beetroot, chicory, apple, Tenderstem broccoli and salad leaves into a large serving bowl.
  3. Add the flaked smoked mackerel and gently toss to combine.
  4. Transfer the salad to a serving platter or divide between bowls. Spoon over the horseradish dressing and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
  5. Scatter over the pumpkin seeds and chopped hazelnuts before serving.

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