Courgette and Mackerel Salad with Mint (From Bournemouth Echo)

Courgette and Mackerel Salad with Mint

11:11am Monday 1st February 2010 in

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Courgette and Mackerel Salad with Mint - Serves 4

4 medium courgettes

Zest and juice of 2 limes

2 tbsp mint

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

250g tin mackerel fillets, in oil

8-12 anchovy fillets

Extra-virgin olive oil

Ground white pepper

Sea salt

Wash courgettes and slice into ribbons, using a peeler. Set aside in a salad bowl.

Mix the zest of 1 lime, reserving remaining zest for garnish, and the juice of 2 limes together in a small bowl. Stir in the mint, drizzle in the olive oil and season to taste.

Add the courgette ribbons and toss to coat evenly.

Place the courgette ribbons on individual plates or bowls.

Flake the mackerel and add to the courgettes.

Place 2-3 anchovy fillets on each salad, according to preference.

Drizzle with any remaining lime dressing and garnish with the remaining lime zest.