Grilled Mackerel Salad | Fussels Fine Foods

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

mackerel

🥗Healthier: salmon

💰Cheaper: sardines

Sardines are typically more affordable.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Clean and gut the mackerel if not already prepared.

Brush the mackerel with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.

Place the mackerel on the grill, skin-side down.

Grill for 5-7 minutes until the skin is crispy and the fish is cooked through.

Remove the mackerel from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.

In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.

Drizzle the salad with olive oil and lemon juice, then toss to combine.

Flake the grilled mackerel into large pieces and add to the salad.

Top the salad with diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, and capers.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Serve immediately.

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