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Mackerel salad with olive oil dressing

This meal is high in healthy fats and protein, making it perfect for a keto lunch!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: High Fat, High Protein, Keto Starter, Low Carb
Servings: 1
Cost: £5

Ingredients

  • 1 can of mackerel in olive oil about 120g
  • 1 handful of mixed salad greens e.g., spinach, arugula, lettuce
  • 1/2 cucumber sliced
  • 1/2 avocado diced
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil for dressing
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A pinch of dried herbs e.g., oregano or basil for extra flavour

Instructions

Prepare the salad base:

  • In a medium bowl, place the mixed salad greens, cucumber slices, and avocado.

Add the mackerel:

  • Open the can of mackerel, drain the excess oil, and flake the mackerel with a fork. Add it on top of the salad.

Make the dressing:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dried herbs.

Toss the salad:

  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.

Serve:

  • Enjoy immediately!

Notes

Macro Nutrients (approx.):
Calories: 627 kcal
Protein: 22.3g
Fat: 56g
Carbs: 8.5g (of which 3g is fibre)
Net Carbs: 5.5g