Beetroot and smoked fish salad

for 4 people
Babiche Martens
Angela Casley
By
Angela Casley

Food writer for Viva

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Beautiful fresh smoked fish is a delight. Mixed with raw grated vegetables, fresh herbs and a light Asian dressing, it is quick and easy, and again, all sourced from the market, even the nuts for the top.

For the salad

3 cupsBrown rice, cooked
1 cupCarrot, grated
1 cupBeetroot, grated (Main)
2 stalksCelery, sliced thinly
½ Red capsicums, chopped
400 gSmoked fish (Main)
1 cupFresh coriander, chopped, plus extra for garnishing
50 gCashew nuts, roasted and chopped

For the dressing

3 TbspSunflower oil
3 TbspSesame oil
1 TbspFish sauce
1 TbspBrown sugar
2 TbspFresh ginger, grated
¼ tspChilli flakes

Directions

  1. In a large bowl combine rice, carrot, beetroot, celery and capsicum.
  2. Flake in the smoked fish. Add coriander and stir through.
  3. For the dressing, in a jar combine oils, fish sauce, sugar, ginger and chilli.
  4. Stir dressing through the salad. Serve into a large bowl. Top with chopped nuts and extra coriander.