Warm Roasted Leek & Smoked Mackerel Salad with Horseradish Dressing

Ingredients

• 4 leeks
• 300 g smoked mackerel fillets
• 100 g crème fraîche
• 2 tbsp horseradish sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon
• 80 g watercress
• 15 g fresh chives

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C. Trim and halve the leeks lengthways, then cut into 5cm lengths. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 25 minutes until tender and slightly charred.

2. 2

   Mix the crème fraîche with horseradish sauce, lemon juice and half the chives. Season to taste.

3. 3

   Flake the smoked mackerel into chunky pieces, discarding any skin and bones.

4. 4

   Arrange watercress on a large platter. Top with the warm roasted leeks and flaked mackerel.

5. 5

   Spoon over the horseradish dressing and scatter with remaining chives. Serve immediately.