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SMOKED MACKEREL AND WATERCRESS PATÉ
A blend of flavours for a pâté with a difference.
Ingredients:

75g/3oz watercress

115g/4oz smoked mackerel fillets, skinned

50g/2oz low fat soft cheese

30ml/2tbsp low fat natural yoghurt

10ml/2tsp creamed horseradish

fresh lemon juice, to taste

seasoning

Method:

  1. Wash the watercress, pat dry and discard any coarse leaves or stalks.
  2. Place the watercress, mackerel, soft cheese, yogurt and horseradish in the blender and process until smooth.
  3. Add lemon juice and seasoning to taste.
  4. Spoon into a dish and chill for 1 - 2 hours before serving.
  5. Serve on a bed of salad leaves and wholemeal toast.

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