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Smoked Mackerel Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing

Warm potato salad is far more substantial than cold; the mustard dressing and smoked mackerel make this a classic, satisfying British lunch.

5 min prep · 15 min cook · 20 min in total · serves 2

What you need

  • 2 smoked mackerel fillets, skin removed
  • 300g new potatoes, halved
  • 100g green beans
  • 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Fresh dill, watercress

What to do

  1. 1Boil potatoes 12 min; add beans last 3 min; drain.
  2. 2Whisk mustard, vinegar, and oil for the dressing.
  3. 3Toss warm potatoes and beans with dressing.
  4. 4Flake mackerel over; scatter dill and watercress.

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