Green Goddess Mackerel Salad
This Green Goddess Mackerel Salad is a bright, herb-packed twist on classic tuna salad...but richer, more flavorful, and packed with omega-3s from mackerel. Fresh herbs, lemon, and a creamy green goddess dressing bring everything to life, making it perfect for toast, lettuce cups, sandwiches, or grain bowls.
Ingredients
Mackerel Salad
- 2 tins Atlantic mackerel drained (about 6–7 oz total)
- ¼ cup finely diced celery
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Zest of ½ lemon
- Fresh cracked black pepper
Green Goddess Dressing
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon or extra dill
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Make the green goddess dressing: In a small bowl or mini blender combine: Greek yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, Dijon, garlic, basil, tarragon, olive oil, salt
- Whisk until smooth or blend together (for a bright green color)
- Prepare the mackerel: Add drained Atlantic mackerel to a bowl and gently break it apart with a fork.
- Then Add: celery, red onion, chives, parsley, dill, lemon zest, black pepper
- Add 3–4 tablespoons of the green goddess dressing and gently fold together.
- Taste and adjust with more lemon juice or salt if needed.