On a number of occasions this summer, the thought
of making a large dinner wasn’t exactly appealing which is why the salad
recipes in the cookbook have been ideal. This time it was the turn of Smoked mackerel, apple and fennel salad.
Like most salads, it was a case of preparing all
the vegetables and then putting them together in a bowl. I started off by trimming
and cutting two fennel bulbs into thin slices. I then quartered, cored and cut
two apples into wedges. The smoked mackerel simply had to be torn into
bite-sized chunks. I put everything in a bowl and then added olive oil, lemon
juice, salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Dear Husband gave the recipe 6 marks out of 10. He
said he would eat again if I put it out in front of him but he wouldn’t go out
of his way to have it. The recipe was something very different because of the
fennel which is something he hasn’t eaten a lot of. I’m guessing the apple was
a nice anecdote to the mackerel although Dear Husband didn’t say that but you
know how he is in his feedback. With a reasonably good verdict, this recipe has
made The List and is definitely reserved for warm, summer evenings. Here’s hoping
we see a few more of those evenings. Until then, it's Croke Park for me. Donegal Abu!
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