Jersey Royals with Balsamic and Walnut Dressing

May is the time of year to make the most of two wonderful seasonal vegetables. Time to eat your bodyweight in Asparagus and Jersey Royal potatoes. The season is all too brief, so enjoy it while you can.

If you want a bit of variety in the presentation of your Jersey Royals, why not try this simple, but tasty, recipe.

Ingredients

1½lb (700g) Jersey Royals* ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
1 clove of garlic, crushed ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons walnut oil 1 tablepoom chopped parsley
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar  

* Try to find small even sized ones.

Method

  1. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add the potatoes and bring them back to the boil.
  2. Simmer gently for approx 12-15 mins or until just tender.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk together the oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, mustard powder and pepper.
  4. Drain the cooked potatoes and cool slightly. Spoon the dressing over the potatoes, turning them to get an even coating.
  5. Serve, sprinkled with the chopped parsley. These are a perfect accompaniment to spring lamb and redcurrant jelly. I used the leftovers in a Salade Niçoise the following day and got no complaints!

Keep this recipe to hand for meals/parties that are "Royal" themed.

So, recipe fit for a King/Queen. Well, a minor royal at least.

Images

Potatoes
BEST WITH JERSEY ROYAL NEW POTATOES

Walnuts
WALNUT OIL