Substantial Salmon Salad

Even those who don?t like fish and would never dream of cooking it at home tend to enjoy tinned salmon. This wonderful and filling salad is rich in essential fatty acids, protein and minerals - especially iodine - with lots of B vitamins from the fish. Tomatoes and red peppers supply plentiful amounts of beta-carotene and lots of vitamin C, a strong anti-oxidant cocktail which is good for the skin and the immune system. Chervil, tarragon and chives are three of the strongest protective herbs, containing antibacterial and antiviral volatile oils. Chervil offers additional protection through its ability to lower blood pressure. It also contains useful amounts of iron.

A simple dish, with eye appeal, which makes a great starter or, in more substantial quantities, a perfect light lunch or supper.

250 g / 8 oz can best quality pink salmon
100 ml / 4 fl oz Michael?s Universal Dressing
250 g / 8 oz cooked and cooled Basmati rice
2 large tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 large red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced
3 tbsp finely snipped chives
1 tbsp coarsely chopped tarragon leaves
2 tbsp coarsely chopped chervil
Freshly ground black pepper

Add dressing and half the herbs to the rice. Flake salmon, discarding any skin, stir into the rice with the chopped tomato and red pepper. Add a generous grind of black pepper and stir again. Sprinkle over remaining herbs.