New Potato and Roasted Pepper Salad
This substantial Italian salad combines warm, halved new potatoes with torn mozzarella, roasted peppers and fresh baby spinach. A simple dressing of olive oil, lemon juice and wholegrain mustard brings everything together. It's a hearty dish perfect for lunch, dinner or as a side, requiring minimal preparation for maximum flavour. Serve it immediately after tossing for the best texture.
Ingredients
- 450g new potatoes halved
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
- 2 x 150g balls mozzarella drained and torn
- 180g bag baby leaf spinach
- 200g tub roasted peppers in olive oil, drained and torn
- handful of fresh basil
Method
- Boil the halved potatoes in water for 10-15 minutes until tender, then drain them. Prepare the dressing by whisking the oil, lemon juice, mustard and optional seasoning together.
- Combine the warm potatoes with all the remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss the salad gently. Enjoy straight away.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories517 kcal
Fat38 g
Saturates13 g
Carbs22 g
Fibre3 g
Protein23 g
Sodium836 mg
Salt2 g
Recipe details
Skill levelEasy
CategorySide dish
Cuisineitalian