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Giant couscous salad with hot smoked fish

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Giant couscous salad with hot smoked fish

Name: Giant couscous salad with hot smoked fish
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 350g giant couscous or fregula; 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for drizzling; 150g kale leaves torn into pieces, stems removed; small bunch of dill chopped, plus extra to serve; 6 radishes thinly sliced, plus extra to serve; 3 spring onions finely chopped; ¼ cucumber finely diced; 40g sushi ginger finely chopped, plus 1 tbsp of the pickling liquid; 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds toasted; 350g hot smoked salmon or trout fillets; 6 tbsp crème fraîche; 4-6 tsp creamed horseradish; 2 tbsp lemon juice

Rosie Birkett

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Serves 4 - 6

Easy

Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 20 mins

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This hearty and punchy smoked fish salad is easy and quick to pull together and can be prepped ahead, making it perfect for entertaining

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Rosie Birkett says: "Navigating the kitchen between Christmas and the new year involves not only culinary creativity, but also the art of self-care. As the dust settles from the holiday whirlwind, it’s crucial to recognise the inevitable fatigue that accompanies being the cook in your house. Make sure you take a moment to breathe and direct everyone to the kitchen to load up on turkey sandwiches (preferably bringing you one) while you put your feet up with a nice big glass of something delicious.

"I insist on at least three days without cooking after the main event, but then usually get that itch to cook and host again for friends and family in this ‘betwixtmas’ period. If you’re this way inclined too, remember the essence of these days is in togetherness, not in the perfection of every dish.

"I tend to think having people round after Christmas is less about elaborate feasting and more about enjoying some fresh, nourishing dishes that perk up our jaded palates and give us a much-needed break from the decadence of holiday treats. I find myself turning to crisp winter salads bursting with citrus, gentle warmth and vibrant flavours, particularly simple, wholesome meals that require minimal effort.

"This smoked fish salad is exactly that – it’s a total snip to pull together and can be prepped ahead. Giant couscous cooks quickly and brings the bulk and sustenance our stomachs have become accustomed to, while providing a vehicle for punchy flavours including sushi ginger, horseradish and the smoked fish. Crispy kale tops things off with texture and a much needed kick of vitamins. It’s both hearty and healthful."