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    Home » Recipes » Fish & Seafood Recipes

    Mackerel Potato Salad with Soft Boiled Eggs

    Author: Amy Fulwood | Published: Aug 1, 2022 | Modified: Jul 10, 2023

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    This mackerel potato salad topped with soft boiled eggs is a simple and flavourful lunch or dinner. Made with a creamy dressing spiked with horseradish and shallot.

    Blue and white bowl of mackerel potato salad on a marble background
    Bowl of salad with a checked cloth

    This feels like such a summery recipe to me. Potato salad is a classic of picnics and barbecues anyway but adding smoky flaked mackerel to the dish adds a whole new element to the dish which I just cannot get enough of!

    Smoked mackerel is something I've always loved and it works so well in salads like this smoked mackerel salad with quinoa or even this smoked mackerel pasta salad.

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    Bowl of potato salad with mackerel topped with boiled eggs
    Close up of mackerel potato salad

    Ingredients

    • New Potatoes
    • Crème Fraîche - you could also use sour cream here if you prefer
    • Horseradish Sauce
    • Lemon
    • Shallots
    • Smoked Mackerel
    • Rocket (arugula)
    • Eggs

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Why not try my honey mustard sausages for another delicious recipe using new potatoes!

    Close up of salad topped with boiled eggs

    Instructions

    Silver pot of potatoes boiling

    Bring a pot of water to the boil and add your new potatoes. Cook for 8-12 minutes.

    Pot of water with eggs in it

    In another pot boil your eggs to your liking.

    Dressing ingredients in a glass bowl

    Make the dressing by mixing the crème fraîche, horseradish, lemon juice and shallots.

    Close up of boiled eggs on a mackerel salad

    Toss the potatoes with the dressing and flake in the mackerel. Serve with the rocket and topped with the eggs.

    Hint: Make sure you check your smoked mackerel for bones! I used fresh fillets which do have bones in them so you just need to pick through while you're flaking to make sure you get them out. You could also use tinned smoked mackerel which you can often buy with the bones removed.

    Close up of salad topped with eggs
    Overhead shot of a bowl of salad on a marble background

    Substitutions

    • Crème Fraîche - I love the creaminess this adds but you could also switch for Greek yoghurt if you wanted something a bit lighter
    • Smoked Mackerel - You could swap the mackerel for another fish - tuna would be tasty and add a different flavour without the smokiness
    • Rocket - You can use any leaf in this salad. Spinach or watercress would both work really well here.
    Overhead shot of a bowl of salad on a marble surface

    Storage

    This recipe is great for making ahead. You can store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Place in an airtight container to keep fresh and consider keeping the rocket separately to stop it from going soggy.

    Top tip

    Make sure you don't overcook the potatoes! If you cook them for too long then they'll turn mushy and ruin the salad. Start checking them from 8 minutes and drain them as soon as a knife can be inserted easily.

    Want more? Try these other salad recipes!

    • Chopped Salad with Halloumi & Honey Mustard Dressing
    • Roast Vegetable Salad with Halloumi
    • Pearl Barley & Roast Tomato Salad with Feta
    • Cauliflower Salad with Hummus
    • Caprese Pasta Salad with Basil Dressing
    • Peach Burrata Salad

    Recipe

    Overhead shot of a bowl of salad on a marble surface

    Mackerel Potato Salad with Soft Boiled Eggs

    This mackerel potato salad topped with soft boiled eggs is a simple and flavourful lunch or dinner. Made with a creamy dressing spiked with horseradish and shallot.
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: British
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 646kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • 450 g New Potatoes larger ones halved
    • 100 g Creme Fraiche
    • 1 teaspoon Horseradish Sauce
    • 1 Lemon juiced
    • 2 Shallots finely chopped
    • 2 fillets Smoked Mackerel skinned and flaked
    • 60 g Rocket
    • 2 Eggs
    UK Measures - US Measures

    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the potatoes and cook for 8-12 minutes until tender.
    • Bring another smaller pan of water to a boil and use a slotted spoon to add the eggs to the water. Simmer for 7 minutes then remove the eggs and place in a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process.
    • While the potatoes cook put the creme fraiche, horseradish, lemon juice and shallots in a large bowl. Mix well and season with pepper.
    • Drain the potatoes and leave to cool for a few minutes then tip into the creme fraiche mixture and stir to coat. Add the smoked mackerel and stir. Spread the rocket on a serving plate and top with the potato mixture. Peel the eggs and halve or quarter them. Top the salad with the eggs and serve.
    Nutrition Facts
    Mackerel Potato Salad with Soft Boiled Eggs
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 646 Calories from Fat 252
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 28g43%
    Saturated Fat 10g50%
    Trans Fat 0.01g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
    Monounsaturated Fat 8g
    Cholesterol 273mg91%
    Sodium 260mg11%
    Potassium 2036mg58%
    Carbohydrates 53g18%
    Fiber 8g32%
    Sugar 8g9%
    Protein 47g94%
    Vitamin A 1384IU28%
    Vitamin C 84mg102%
    Calcium 214mg21%
    Iron 6mg33%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Notes

    Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
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    Comments

    1. cyndy says

      August 01, 2022 at 11:10 pm

      5 stars
      I love the mackerel twist on this salad because it added so much flavor but also a nice hit of protein!

      Reply
    2. Dana says

      August 01, 2022 at 10:19 pm

      5 stars
      This is delicious! You had me at mackerel. Absolutely love mackerel. Such a nice protein to add to a salad!

      Reply
    3. Mahy says

      August 01, 2022 at 10:11 pm

      5 stars
      I am 100% sure I will LOVE this salad. I mean, I love the ingredients and the salad looks mazing. What's not to love?

      Reply
    4. Emily Flint says

      August 01, 2022 at 9:55 pm

      5 stars
      This was such an interesting flavor combo but it worked! Thanks for the unique recipe.

      Reply
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