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 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£1.37/serving

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

Instructions

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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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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