Smoked Mackerel and Roasted Sweet Potato Salad
A nourishing, brain-boosting salad featuring rich smoked mackerel, caramelized sweet potatoes, and crisp green beans. Tossed in a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing for the perfect mid-day energy lift.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 35-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Storage: This salad holds up wonderfully in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it an excellent batch-prep lunch. It tastes great cold or at room temperature.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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For the Salad
For the Dressing
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
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Place the cubed sweet potatoes on a…
Place the cubed sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Toss with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until tender and caramelized at the edges.
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While the potatoes roast
While the potatoes roast, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
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In a large mixing bowl
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
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Flake the smoked mackerel into bite-sized pieces
Flake the smoked mackerel into bite-sized pieces, discarding the skin and any stray bones.
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Add the roasted sweet potatoes
Add the roasted sweet potatoes, green beans, and flaked mackerel to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to combine and coat everything in the mustard dressing.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Storage
Storage: This salad holds up wonderfully in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it an excellent batch-prep lunch. It tastes great cold or at room temperature.
Mackerel varieties
Mackerel varieties: Look for peppered smoked mackerel if you want a built-in flavor boost. If using canned mackerel, drain the oil or water fully before flaking.
Green bean swap
Green bean swap: Asparagus or broccolini also work beautifully here and cook in the same amount of time.
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