Smoked Mackerel and Green Bean Salad

How to Make Smoked Mackerel and Green Bean Salad Recipe - preparation 10 minutes cooking time 5 minutes Serves 6

Ingredients:
225g/8oz thin green beans
225g/8oz peppered smoked mackerel fillets
125g/4oz mixed watercress, spinach and rocket (arugula)
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 avocado
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

Method:
1 Trim the green beans and blanch in a pan of boiling water for 3 minutes until they are just tender. Drain, rinse under cold running water, drain well and set aside.

2 Preheat the grill (broiler) and cook the mackerel for 2 minutes or until warmed through. Flake into bite-sized pieces, discarding the skin, and put in a bowl with the green beans, salad leaves and red onion.

3 Halve, stone and peel the avocado, and cut the flesh into thin slices. Add to the bowl. Whisk together the oil, coriander, lemon zest and juice. Toss with the salad and serve.