Jersey Royal Potato and Watercress Salad with Lemon-Dill Dressing

A light and refreshing salad featuring Jersey Royal potatoes, peppery watercress, and a vibrant lemon-dill dressing, perfect as a starter or side dish.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

295 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.42/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dessert•Salad•Side Dish•Appetiser

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Ingredients

Servings

500gJersey Royal Potatoes(Small to medium size, unpeeled)

£2.75

100gWatercress(Washed and trimmed)

£1.10

2tablespoonsFresh Dill(Chopped)

£0.75

1Lemon(Zest and juice)

£0.60

3tablespoonsExtra Virgin Olive Oil

£0.40

1teaspoonDijon Mustard

£0.10

To tasteSea Salt

To tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

Total Cost

£5.70

£1.42 per serving

Instructions

1.
Place the Jersey Royal potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
2.
Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
3.
Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, halve or quarter larger potatoes.
4.
While the potatoes are cooling, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, salt, and pepper.
5.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled potatoes and watercress.
6.
Pour the lemon-dill dressing over the potatoes and watercress. Gently toss to coat.
7.
Serve immediately or chill for later. The salad is best served at room temperature.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (183g)

295 kcal / 1234 kJ

Carbs

32g

12% of RDA

Fat

17g

24% of RDA

Protein

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

3 g

3% of RDA

Sodium

150 mg

7% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2.5 g

13% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Don't overcook the potatoes, as they will become mushy.

Taste and adjust the seasoning of the dressing as needed.

For an extra burst of flavor, add a sprinkle of capers or some thinly sliced red onion.

Cooking Equipment

Large Pot

Colander

Whisk

Mixing Bowl

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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40 minutes

4 servings

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15 minutes

4 servings

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Jersey Royal Potato and Watercress Salad with Lemon-Dill Dressing

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