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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.
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 646kcal

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

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.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 646kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 273mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 2036mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1384IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 6mg