Jersey Royal and Watercress Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

A light and fresh salad featuring delicate Jersey Royals and peppery watercress, dressed with a vibrant lemon-herb vinaigrette. Perfect as a refreshing side dish.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

375

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£1.37

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Salad•Side Dish

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Ingredients

Servings

500gJersey Royal Potatoes(Small to medium size)

£2.50

85gWatercress(Washed and trimmed)

£1.00

2tbspFresh Parsley(Finely chopped)

£0.40

1tbspFresh Chives(Finely chopped)

£0.30

1Lemon(Zest and juice)

£0.60

4tbspOlive Oil(Extra virgin)

£0.50

1tspDijon Mustard

£0.10

to tasteSea Salt

£0.05

to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.05

Total Cost

£5.50

£1.37 per serving

The Method

1
Place the Jersey Royal potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt.
2
Bring to a boil and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife. Drain well and allow to cool slightly.
3
While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
4
Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, halve or quarter them, depending on their size.
5
In a large bowl, gently combine the cooked potatoes, watercress, parsley, and chives.
6
Pour the lemon-herb vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
7
Serve immediately or chill for later.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (162g)

375 kcal / 1569 kJ

Carbs

32g

12% of RDA

Fat

26g

37% of RDA

Protein

12% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

3 g

3% of RDA

Sodium

100 mg

4% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, add a clove of crushed garlic to the vinaigrette.

If you don't have Jersey Royals, you can use other small, new potatoes.

The salad can be made a few hours ahead of time, but add the vinaigrette just before serving to prevent the watercress from wilting.

Serve alongside a hearty dish like Bean Crock for a balanced meal.

Cooking Equipment

Saucepan

Whisk

Wine Pairings

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Complete the Meal

Main Course

Jersey Bean Crock with Local Pork and Herbs

A hearty and traditional Jersey bean crock, slow-cooked with local pork, seasonal vegetables, and fresh Jersey herbs. This recipe celebrates the rich flavours of the island's produce.

4 hours 20 minutes

6 servings

Medium

"Pairs perfectly with this starter"

Dessert

Jersey Apple and Blackberry Crumble with Clotted Cream

A warm and comforting apple and blackberry crumble, made with locally sourced Jersey apples and blackberries, topped with a buttery crumble and served with Jersey clotted cream.

45 minutes