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Lemon Mackerel and White Bean Salad on Toast

This Lemon Mackerel and White Bean Salad on Toast is a protein powerhouse packed with fiber, flavor, and Omega-3 fatty acids. Make it your new go-to lunch.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Dana Sandonato

Ingredients

  • 1 can King Oscar Mackerel in Olive Oil with Lemon, drained You can substitute King Oscar's Mackerel in Olive Oil
  • 1 15 oz can of white beans, drained and rinsed Cannellini or navy beans will work
  • 1 carrot, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 rib of celery, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup)
  • 1 TBSP mayonnaise
  • zest of one lemon
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 2 TBSP chopped fresh dill, more for garnish
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • Cracked black pepper, to taste

For serving:

  • Toast You could also place this salad into a wrap or lettuce cups.
  • Radishes, thinly sliced
  • Cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • Chopped fresh dill and chives
  • Lemon wedges (optional)

Instructions

  • If using canned white beans, drain and rinse them, then place them into a large bowl. If you're using dried white beans that have been soaked overnight, cook them as per the packages instructions and let them cool.
  • Drain the mackerel, and add the mackerel to the bowl with the white beans followed by the celery, carrots, scallions, mayo, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, and salt; add cracked black pepper to taste.
  • With a fork, mix the ingredients well, roughly smashing the white beans and flaking the mackerel in the process.
  • Once fully mixed, spoon the mixture onto toast, into a wrap, or into a lettuce cup.
  • Optional: Top with thinly sliced radishes, cucumbers, fresh dill, and fresh chives. Serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

Recipe tips:
  • I like to replace things like mayo and sour cream with plain Greek yogurt when I can, but sometimes it just doesn't offer the same flavor. This recipe is one of those instances. It's just one tablespoon of mayo for an entire batch, so I see this as reasonable. If you'd prefer to keep things super light, go for the Greek yogurt.
  • If you can't find King Oscar's Mackerel in Olive Oil with Lemon, their mackerel in olive oil will do just fine in this recipe.
  • Be sure to use fresh-squeezed lemon juice, not bottled. It makes a huge difference.