Jersey Royal Potato and Watercress Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

A light and refreshing salad featuring Jersey Royal potatoes, peppery watercress, and a bright lemon-herb vinaigrette. Perfect as a starter or side dish.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

350 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.38/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner•Dessert•Salad•Side Dish•Appetiser

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Ingredients

Servings

500gJersey Royal Potatoes(New potatoes, scrubbed)

£2.75

100gWatercress(Washed and trimmed)

£1.20

2tbspFresh Parsley(Chopped)

£0.30

2tbspFresh Chives(Chopped)

£0.40

4tbspExtra Virgin Olive Oil

£0.50

2tbspLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.25

1tspDijon Mustard

£0.10

to tasteSea Salt

to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

Total Cost

£5.50

£1.38 per serving

Instructions

1.
Place the Jersey Royal potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife.
2.
While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the lemon-herb vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, and chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3.
Drain the potatoes well and allow them to cool slightly until you can handle them comfortably. Halve or quarter the potatoes, depending on their size.
4.
In a large bowl, combine the warm potatoes and watercress. Pour the lemon-herb vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
5.
Serve immediately or at room temperature.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (170g)

350 kcal / 1464 kJ

Carbs

27g

10% 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

150 mg

7% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a more intense lemon flavor, add a little lemon zest to the vinaigrette.

If you can't find Jersey Royal potatoes, use other new potatoes instead.

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

Cooking Equipment

Large pot

Whisk

Large bowl

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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Jersey Royal Potato and Watercress Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

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