Apple salad

Method

• step 1

  Slice off the shoots and roots of the fennel bulbs and rinse the fennel in cold water. Finely slice the fennel using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife and transfer to a bowl.

• step 2

  Wash the apples and remove the cores. Slice the apples into very thin wedges and add to the bowl with the fennel.

• step 3

  Remove the skin and bones from the smoked mackerel and break the fish into large pieces. Add to the apples and fennel.

• step 4

  Pour the kefir into another bowl and season with the olive oil, vinegar, honey, some salt and freshly ground pepper. Mix well to make a dressing.

• step 5

  Stir together the salad and dressing, and season to taste with a little extra salt and pepper, if needed.

• step 6

  Serve the salad in a large bowl or divided between four plates, garnished with hemp seeds and nasturtium leaves, if using.