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Pasta Salad with Mackerel and Roasted Peppers

Savory mackerel, sweet roasted peppers and briny olives give this pasta salad a uniquely Mediterranean vibe.

Total Time

Servings

Ingredients

For The Salad:

For The Dressing:

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • lemon zest, from 1 medium lemon
  • juice of one medium lemon (about 3 Tablespoons)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, or 2 teaspoons fresh chopped oregano
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Nutrition Facts

calories
455
total fat
35.7g
saturated fat
7.9g
trans fat
0g
cholesterol
54mg
sodium
1011mg
total carbohydrates
19g
fiber
3g
total sugars
3g
protein
15g
vitamin d
22%
calcium
24%
iron
11%
potassium
5%

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pasta: Fill a large bowl (big enough to hold cooked pasta) halfway with ice water to make a cold-water bath. Boil pasta to package instructions.
  2. Drain pasta, rinse with cold water and shock the pasta by adding it to the cold-water bath to get it cold fast. Once cold, drain the pasta, transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
  3. In a jar or bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients (olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper). Shake or whisk the dressing to combine. Taste the dressing and adjust salt, pepper or other flavors to taste.
  4. In the bowl with the pasta, add cucumber, roasted peppers, red onion, olives, feta cheese, dill, and parsley. Pour dressing in the bowl and stir everything together. Gently fold in the mackerel.
  5. Serve at room temperature or chill pasta salad before serving.

Nutrition Facts

calories
455
total fat
35.7g
saturated fat
7.9g
trans fat
0g
cholesterol
54mg
sodium
1011mg
total carbohydrates
19g
fiber
3g
total sugars
3g
protein
15g
vitamin d
22%
calcium
24%
iron
11%
potassium
5%
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