Tomato Mackerel Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 (15 ounce) can mackerel fillets, drained
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cucumber, peeled and diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 head soft lettuce (Boston, Bibb or mixed baby greens)

Preparation

Place mackerel in a mixing bowl, and break into small chunks. Mix in garlic, tomato paste, and oil. Season with basil and salt and pepper. Stir in tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Serve mixture on a bed of lettuce leaves.