Jersey Royal Potato and Watercress Salad with Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette

A light and refreshing salad featuring the nutty flavor of Jersey Royal potatoes, peppery watercress, and a zesty lemon-dill vinaigrette. Perfect as a starter or side dish.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

385 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.52/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dessert•Salad•Side Dish•Appetiser

Cuisine:

Jersey

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

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

£2.75

85gWatercress(Washed and trimmed)

£1.10

2tablespoonsFresh Dill(Chopped)

£0.75

1Lemon(Juiced and zested)

£0.60

3tablespoonsExtra Virgin Olive Oil

£0.35

1teaspoonDijon Mustard

£0.10

0.5teaspoonSea Salt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.02

2Spring Onions(Thinly sliced (optional))

£0.40

Total Cost

£6.08

£1.52 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 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.
3.
While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, Dijon mustard, dill, salt, and pepper.
4.
Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, halve or quarter the potatoes, depending on their size.
5.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes, watercress, and spring onions (if using).
6.
Pour the lemon-dill vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat.
7.
Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with extra dill, if desired.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (179g)

385 kcal / 1611 kJ

Carbs

42g

16% of RDA

Fat

22g

31% of RDA

Protein

14% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

4 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

375 mg

16% of RDA

Saturated Fat

3 g

15% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, add a clove of crushed garlic to the boiling water when cooking the potatoes.

If you can't find Jersey Royal potatoes, use another small, waxy potato variety such as new potatoes or fingerling potatoes.

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

This salad pairs well with grilled fish, chicken, or as a light lunch on its own.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot

Whisk

Mixing bowl

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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25 minutes

12 servings

Easy

"Pairs perfectly with this starter"

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45 minutes

4 servings

Easy

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Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, add a clove of crushed garlic to the boiling water when cooking the potatoes.

If you can't find Jersey Royal potatoes, use another small, waxy potato variety such as new potatoes or fingerling potatoes.

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

This salad pairs well with grilled fish, chicken, or as a light lunch on its own.

Jersey Royal Potato and Watercress Salad with Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette

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