Sometimes all I crave is a simple, green salad with potatoes, soft, peppery leaves and a mustardy dressing. I like to think of this salad as a classy little number, both enticing and deeply delicious. Pair it with a fragrant roast or tender grilled fish.
SIMPLE SPRING POTATO SALAD
Serves 4 as a side
• 500g new potatoes, sliced in four
• Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
• Flaky sea salt
To serve:
• 3-4 large handfuls of baby rocket leaves
• ½ cup toasted nuts, crushed
For the dressing:
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
• 2 heaped tbsp natural yoghurt
• 1 heaped tbsp dijon mustard
1. Preheat the oven to 180C.
2. Place the potatoes in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cover with water. Bring to a soft boil, and simmer until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
3. Drain the potatoes using a colander, and transfer to a large baking dish. Drizzle well with extra virgin olive oil, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
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5. Whisk together the dressing ingredients, seasoning with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
6. To serve, gently toss the rocket leaves with the roasted potatoes, then pile on to a serving platter. Drizzle over the dressing, and sprinkle with roasted, crushed nuts.
