Tuesday 5 January 2016

Mackerel and Asparagus Tips with a Greek style salad


Yes, I know it's still winter in the Northern Hemisphere, but that doesn't have to mean salads are off the menu plans. One salad we really enjoy is this one - and it's so simple.

Just take some ... Smoked lemon and parsley mackerel, add some asparagus tips then a lovely mix of feta cheese, red peppers, green peppers, cucumber, tomato, black olives, red onion, all drizzled with extra virgin olive oil... sit down and tuck in - it sure tastes good, and is so healthy.

All the best Jan
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21 comments:

  1. Jo5 January 2016 at 13:43

    It looks lovely. I must admit that I enjoy a salad during the winter months, it makes a nice change from the more stodgy or filling foods we associate with the colder weather.

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  2. eileeninmd5 January 2016 at 14:30

    I would love this meal, the fish salad and the asparagus all looks delicious.
    Enjoy your day!

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  3. R's Rue5 January 2016 at 15:57

    Yum!
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  4. Lowcarb team member5 January 2016 at 18:58

    Hi Jo
    Yes, I agree .. a salad does make a very welcome change during the winter months and their are some great combinations too.
    This one is nice too ...
    http://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/salmon-with-almonds-and-salad.html

    All the best Jan

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  5. Lowcarb team member5 January 2016 at 19:01

    Hello Eileen
    This really is a nice meal and we do often enjoy it ... hope you may too ... soon!

    All the best Jan

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  6. Lowcarb team member5 January 2016 at 19:03

    Hi Regine
    Many thanks for your comment ... yes, this meal is definitely 'Yum!'

    All the best Jan

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  7. DeniseinVA5 January 2016 at 22:07

    Looking good Jan, you're doing a lot to give us all healthy, delicious meals out here. Thanks bunches :)

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  8. Gail5 January 2016 at 23:22

    Your recipes always look so delicious. If we had fresh mackerel I would try this.

    The weather is cool and down right cold if you stay out too long. It is supposed to be some warmer tomorrow. It dips to below freezing at night. Not cold for some but it is for me.

    I like balance in every thing. Balance in Nature is essential for it's survival.

    Thanks for visiting and have a blessed week.

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  9. TexWisGirl5 January 2016 at 23:49

    i've never had mackeral - but you had me with the salad and asparagus! :)

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  10. Lowcarb team member6 January 2016 at 00:10

    Hello Denise
    I just love sharing recipe ideas ...
    Hope the New Year has started well for you.

    All the best Jan

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  11. Lowcarb team member6 January 2016 at 00:13

    Hi Gail
    Mackerel makes a lovely dish.
    ... and excellent points following on from your recent blog post. Yes, " Balance in Nature is essential for it's survival."

    Hope you enjoy the rest of your week

    All the best Jan

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  12. Lowcarb team member6 January 2016 at 00:15

    Hello Tex ... yes asparagus and salad, just delicious!
    Do hope this first week of the New Year is going well for you.

    All the best Jan

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  13. Debbie6 January 2016 at 02:08

    Ooooh now that looks so fresh and yummy!!

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  14. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes6 January 2016 at 03:21

    Sometimes the simplest meals appeal to me most of all. As for salads and winter, I had one tonight, and it was the coldest day of the winter, so far :)

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  15. Lisa6 January 2016 at 07:43

    I do like mackerel but it's just me that does and I don't buy it often. My sister said the mackerel in Aldi is very nice.
    Lisa x

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  16. oldrunningfox.6 January 2016 at 19:36

    Love mackerel and normally eat lots of salads, so will have to try this - providing the fish is fresh. Are the asparagus tips raw, or cooked?

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  17. Lowcarb team member6 January 2016 at 23:16

    Hi Sandi ... yes, delicious describes this salad well!
    Many thanks for your comment.

    All the best Jan

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  18. Lowcarb team member6 January 2016 at 23:19

    Hello Debbie ... yes, we enjoyed it. The Greek style salad went well with this dish!
    Do hope your week is going well

    All the best Jan

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  19. Lowcarb team member6 January 2016 at 23:23

    Hi Amy ... yes salads do make a refreshing change, and as you say 'sometimes the simplest meals appeal'. They can taste good too!

    All the best Jan

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  20. Lowcarb team member6 January 2016 at 23:28

    Hello Lisa ... must admit I haven't tried Aldi yet for mackerel, but I'm sure it's delicious, and their prices are usually very good too.
    I think just a simple cheese or ham salad can be very tasty too!

    All the best Jan

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  21. Lowcarb team member6 January 2016 at 23:39

    Hi 'Old Runningfox' and welcome. I am so pleased you found a recipe that you like - salads are great at any time of year - we enjoyed some fresh asparagus with this, blanched in boiling salted water for 1½-2 mins until just tender.

    Enjoy ...

    All the best Jan

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