I am oh so into warm crunchy salads at the moment. Tossing roast potatoes with a zesty dressing, tangy goats cheese and fresh vegetables is everything I want to be eating right now. It also has the added benefit of involving me turning the oven on which warms up my chilly kitchen!
You could really throw in any fresh crunchy veggies you like and want to use up here. The cheese could be subbed for a vegan marinated feta, or for parmesan, and the spinach would also be great as rocket or shredded cos or kale. I think it needs something acidic like pickles, something a little peppery like the radish and either onion or chives for that delicious flavour. The dressing is super simple and you should be able to make from pantry staples/your neighbours lemon tree!
This salad is fabulous just on it’s own, or with a fried or poached egg, some lentils or chickpeas for vegan protein or this chicken or this salmon for the omnivores.
It’s easy to throw together and very satisfying for lunch or dinner. The smell of roast potatoes wafting through the house is also a delight.
Serves 4
Ingredients
500g Chat or small washed potatoes
2 Tbs olive oil
1 tsp garlic salt
4 cups baby spinach
8 cornichons, finely sliced
1.5 tsps roughly chopped capers
3 radish, finely sliced
3 Tbs crumbled goats cheese/feta
1/4 cup finely sliced spring onion
1/4 cup roughly chopped parsley
Dressing
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp whole grain mustard
2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbs lemon juice
1/4 tsp maple syrup
Directions
Preheat oven to 220 degrees Celsius and place a roasting dish inside it.
Cut chat potatoes in half and place in a pot just covered in cold water. Season the water with a generous pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Cook potatoes for 15 minutes until tender on the edges but still firm in the Centre.
Drain the potatoes and place in hot roasting dish, cut side down. Press down with a fork with just enough pressure to flatten slightly. Drizzle with 2 Tbs of olive oil and season with garlic salt and pepper.
Roast for 45 minutes or until golden and crispy, shake the tray a couple of times during cooking time.
Make the dressing by placing all the ingredients in a jar and shaking together. Shake again just before using.
Once potatoes are cooked place in a large bowl and pile in other ingredients. Drizzle over dressing and toss to combine. Serve!
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