Mackerel Starter Tartine Recipe with Beetroot and Cucumber

Mackerel, beetroot and cucumber tartine

Name: Mackerel, beetroot and cucumber tartine
Total time: 15 min
Yield: serves 2
Ingredients: peppered smoked mackerel 200g; cucumber ¼, seeded and diced; golden caster sugar 2 tsp; cider vinegar 2 tbsp; dill 1 tbsp, chopped; Dijon mustard 1 tbsp; pumpernickel or other brown bread 2 slices, lightly toasted; beetroot 2, sliced

15 minutes
serves 2
Easy

This Scandinavian inspired open-sandwich makes the best filling lunch with healthy oily fish and is quickly ready in just 15 minutes

December 19, 2014 at 2:31 pm

Ingredients

peppered smoked mackerel 200g
cucumber ¼, seeded and diced
golden caster sugar 2 tsp
cider vinegar 2 tbsp
dill 1 tbsp, chopped
Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
pumpernickel or other brown bread 2 slices, lightly toasted
beetroot 2, sliced

Method

Step 1

Remove the skin from the mackerel and discard. In a small bowl mix the cucumber with 1 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp vinegar, dill and season. In another bowl, mix the mustard and remaining sugar and vinegar. Spread the mustard mixture on each slice of bread. Top with the beetroot and flaked fish. Spoon over the relish and serve with extra salad if you like.

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