Jersey Royal Potato & Watercress Salad with Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette

A light and refreshing Jersey Royal potato salad with peppery watercress and a zesty lemon-dill vinaigrette. Perfect as a starter or side dish.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

355 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.45/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dessert•Soup•Salad•Side Dish•Appetiser

Cuisine:

Jersey

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

500gJersey Royal Potatoes(Scrubbed, but not peeled)

£2.75

85gWatercress(Roughly chopped)

£1.20

2tablespoonsFresh Dill(Chopped)

£0.75

1Lemon(Zest and juice)

£0.60

3tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin)

£0.40

1teaspoonDijon Mustard

£0.10

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

Total Cost

£5.80

£1.45 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 fork.
2.
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.
3.
Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, halve or quarter them depending on their size.
4.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked potatoes, watercress, and chopped dill.
5.
Pour the lemon-dill vinaigrette over the potato mixture and toss gently to coat.
6.
Serve immediately or chill for later. Chilling for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (160g)

355 kcal / 1485 kJ

Carbs

36g

14% of RDA

Fat

21.5g

31% of RDA

Protein

6.5g

13% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4.5 g

15% of RDA

Sugar

3.5 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

150 mg

7% of RDA

Saturated Fat

3 g

15% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Don't overcook the potatoes, they should be tender but still hold their shape.

For a richer flavour, add a tablespoon of mayonnaise to the vinaigrette.

If you can't find Jersey Royal potatoes, use another variety of new potatoes.

This salad pairs perfectly with a creamy carrot and lentil soup.

Cooking Equipment

Large pot

Whisk

Mixing bowl

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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6 servings

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1 hour

6 servings

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Jersey Royal Potato & Watercress Salad with Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette

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