Summer salad with grilled asparagus and smoked mackerel
4 servings
0 h 30 min
Let's make a refreshing summer salad with grilled asparagus and smoked mackerel. This vibrant dish captures the essence of the season, combining crisp asparagus, succulent smoked mackerel, and a medley of fresh ingredients. Each bite of the lightly charred and smoky grilled asparagus will awaken your taste buds, blending the richness of the mackerel with the freshness of the tomatoes. To elevate the dish, accompany it with a glass of LINIE Aquavit. The smooth and balanced notes will enhance the flavors of the salad, providing a memorable meal — we promise.
Fun fact Did you know that LINIE Aquavit is crafted using a secret blend of botanicals, including caraway and star anise, resulting in a unique and aromatic flavor profile?
Ingredients
Grilled asparagus
8 large green asparagus – halved
8 thick white asparagus – peeled and halved
Salad
12 ripe tomatoes (preferably plum tomatoes) – halved
1 tsp salt
1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1 tsp sugar
½ bunch of tarragon – finely chopped
½ bunch of dill – picked
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ tbsp LINIE Aquavit Original
10 semi-dried tomatoes
4 hearts of lettuce – rinsed and cut into medium-sized pieces lengthwise and crosswise
1 organic lemon – both grated zest and juice
Smoked mackerel
3 beautiful smoked mackerels – deboned and cut into bite-sized pieces
Preparation steps
Turn on either a grill or a grill pan and place the asparagus on it for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are lightly golden and still have crunch.
Meanwhile, prepare the salad by mixing the halved cherry tomatoes with salt, pepper and sugar in a large bowl.
Add finely chopped tarragon and picked dill, and then olive oil, apple cider vinegar and LINIE Aquavit Original.
Gently mix all the ingredients together, and then add semi-dried tomatoes and hearts of lettuce.
When the asparagus is done, remove them from the heat and add them to the salad.
Debone the smoked mackerels and cut them into bite-sized pieces before adding them to the salad.
Before serving, gently mix the salad again so all the ingredients are mixed together.
Serve the salad on a large plate and garnish with fresh lemon zest.
Grilled asparagus
Salad
Plating
Serve with a glass of LINIE and share a great story In addition to being a classic, high-quality aquavit, LINIE is also great for food pairing. What sets LINIE apart is its distinctive aging process. During maturation, it develops a natural sweetness and spiciness that makes it perfect for accompanying a variety of dishes. LINIE acts as a flavor enhancer, creating a harmonious balance between both food and aquavit.
As your guests savor the salad, share an interesting fact about LINIE Aquavit's extraordinary journey around the world, maturing in sherry oak casks and crossing the equator not just once, but twice. It is a story that will add an intriguing touch to the meal and ignite conversation around the table.
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