Jersey Royal Potato and Watercress Salad with Smoked Mackerel and Horseradish Cream

A vibrant British salad featuring creamy Jersey Royal potatoes, peppery watercress, and smoky mackerel, all tossed in a tangy horseradish dressing.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

465 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£2.15/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Salad

Cuisine:

Jersey•British

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

500gJersey Royal Potatoes(New potatoes are also suitable)

£2.50

200gSmoked Mackerel Fillets(Skin on or off, your preference)

£3.20

85gWatercress(Bagged watercress)

£1.20

4tbspCrème Fraîche

£0.75

1tspHorseradish Sauce(Adjust to taste)

£0.30

1halfLemon(Juiced)

£0.35

1tbspOlive Oil(Extra virgin)

£0.15

to tasteSalt

£0.05

to tasteBlack Pepper

£0.10

Total Cost

£8.60

£2.15 per serving

Instructions

1.
Wash the Jersey Royal potatoes and place them in a saucepan. Cover with cold water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife.
2.
While the potatoes are cooking, prepare the horseradish cream dressing. In a small bowl, combine the crème fraîche and horseradish sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
3.
Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly. Once cooled, halve or quarter them, depending on their size.
4.
Flake the smoked mackerel fillets into bite-sized pieces, removing any bones.
5.
In a large bowl, gently combine the cooked potatoes, flaked mackerel, and watercress.
6.
Drizzle the horseradish cream dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat. Add the juice of half a lemon and 1 tbsp of olive oil and season with salt and pepper if needed.
7.
Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (215g)

465 kcal / 1945 kJ

Carbs

22.1g

9% of RDA

Fat

29.9g

43% of RDA

Protein

22.8g

46% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3.5 g

12% of RDA

Sugar

2.5 g

3% of RDA

Sodium

510 mg

22% of RDA

Saturated Fat

12.6 g

63% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a lighter dressing, substitute the crème fraîche with Greek yogurt.

Add some finely chopped chives or dill for extra flavor.

If you don't have Jersey Royals, any small, waxy potatoes will work well.

Cooking Equipment

Saucepan

Large Bowl

Wine Pairings

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Jersey Royal Potato and Watercress Salad with Smoked Mackerel and Horseradish Cream

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