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    Home » Recipes » Potatoes

    Roasted Creme Fraiche Potatoes with Watercress

    By Dannii · Published 21st June 2018 · Updated 11th May 2021 · 55 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links and generates income via ads · This site uses cookies · Post contains 1073 words. · About 6 minutes to read this article.

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    * This post is sponsored by Branston, supplier of Cornish New potatoes to Tesco. *
    We have another twist on potato salad for you and using roasted potatoes in this Roasted Creme Fraiche Potatoes with Watercress is a game changer. Deliciously crisp Cornish new potatoes, creme fraiche instead of mayo, with some watercress and roasted peppers mixed through. Give this easy potato salad a try at your next BBQ!

    Potatoes with Watercress in a creamy dressing next to a striped towel.

    You really can't have too many potato salad recipes in your life. They are a must at every BBQ and who wants to have the same one over and over again? Whilst a mayo, onion and gherkin classic will always go down well, our twist on the tradition potato salad has some added greens, some extra crunch and plenty of herbs too.

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    • Step by step
    • What potatoes to use
    • What herbs to add
    • What to serve with these with
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    Ingredients

    • Cornish new potatoes
    • Olive oil
    • Creme fraiche
    • Lemon juice and zest
    • Dill
    • Watercress
    • Roasted peppers
    • Sea salt and black pepper

    All the ingredients needed for this recipe laid out on a wooden surface.

    Step by step

    One: Put the potatoes in to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 10 minutes.

    A pan of new potatoes cut in half.

    Two: Drain the potatoes and put them in to a dish with the olive oil and mix well. Put the potatoes in to a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F/Gas 6 for 25 minutes.

    A small roasting tin containing new potatoes cut in half.

    Three: Put the potatoes in to a large bowl and add the creme fraiche, lemon juice and zest, watercress, roasted peppers and salt and pepper and mix well.

    A pan containing potatoes, water cress, red peppers and creme fraiche.

    Four: Transfer in to a serving dish and sprinkle with the dill.

    Potato, pepper and watercress salad in a round bowl.

    This creamy roasted potato salad is a great base to get creative and make it differently every time. Whilst we went for watercress and roasted peppers, you could add spinach and raw bell peppers, or kale and sweetcorn. We never make it the same way twice, but this version was one of our favourites for a light and healthy potato salad.

    What potatoes to use

    New potatoes are the star of this dish, which is why we have used delicious seasonal Cornish new potatoes which are on sale in Tesco from June 20th in 750g bags. Cornish new potatoes are the first UK mainland crop of the year and signal the start of summer, and I think this potato salad just screams summer.

    Why are Cornish new potatoes so special? They are grown in the rich, fertile Cornish soils close to the sea and because of the warmer growing conditions, growers are able to plant, and harvest, earlier than other UK mainland crops. Which means delicious new potatoes early in summer for us all. Perfect for some early summer BBQs to make the most of the amazing weather we have been having over the past few weeks.

    The potatoes are harvested while they are still quite immature, which gives them soft fluffy skins and a fresh taste, which really sets them from other new potatoes. I honestly think you can taste the difference and when it comes to making a potato salad, Cornish new potatoes are a fantastic choice. They are naturally fat free too, making this a low in fat potato salad.

    Roasted Creme Fraiche Potatoes with Watercress in a round bowl.

    What herbs to add

    Creme fraiche and dill are the perfect summer combination and they work really well with the roasted potatoes in this salad. But we have also used parsley, chives and basil when making this and they are all a delicious addition. Why not add a couple of different herbs? This is a great recipe to use up leftover herbs.

    I think that watercress is such an underrated ingredient. Most people will have tried watercress soup, or had it in a salad, but there is so much more than can be done with it. It's lovely stirred in to pasta and you can even make a pesto with it too.

    What to serve with these with

    • Hidden Vegetable Beef Burgers
    • Chicken Tikka Skewers
    • Cajun Chicken Burgers
    • Halloumi Vegetable Skewers
    • Honey and Lime Chicken

    Potato salad with watercress and chopped peppers.

    Extra tips

    • You can easily make this a vegan potato salad by using vegan creme fraiche (we like Oatly). You could of course use vegan mayo, but I think the vegan creme fraiche tastes much better than a mayo alternative. It's fresher.
    • If you want to make this a little more indulgent, but with a lot of extra flavour, try adding chopped up cooked bacon. Bacon in potato salad is truly something special.
    • This salad is best served still a little warm.  The warm potatoes will wilt the watercress a little too.

    More potato recipes

    • Super Greens Loaded Potato Skins
    • Italian Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
    • Baked Home Fries
    • Garlic and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
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    Recipe

    A baking dish full of Creme Fraiche Potatoes

    Roasted Creme Fraiche Potatoes with Watercress

    Deliciously crisp Cornish new potatoes, creme fraiche instead of mayo, with some watercress and roasted peppers mixed through make this Roasted Creme Fraiche Potatoes with Watercress a game changer.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Barbecue, British
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
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    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 194kcal
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    Ingredients

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    • 750 g Cornish new potatoes, halved
    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 0.5 Lemon (juice and zest)
    • 4 tablespoon Half fat creme fraiche
    • 1 handful Fresh dill, chopped
    • 2 handful Watercress
    • 0.5 jar Roasted peppers
    • 1 pinch Sea salt and black pepper

    Instructions

    • Put the potatoes in to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 10 minutes.
    • Drain and put in to a dish with the olive oil and mix well. Put the potatoes in to a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F/Gas 6 for 25 minutes.
    • When cooked, pour in to a large bowl and add the creme fraiche, lemon juice and zest, watercress, roasted peppers and salt and pepper and mix well. 
    • Transfer on to a serving dish and sprinkle with fresh dill.

    Notes

    • You can easily make this a vegan potato salad by using vegan creme fraiche (we like Oatly). You could of course use vegan mayo, but I think the vegan creme fraiche tastes much better than a mayo alternative. It's fresher.
    • If you want to make this a little more indulgent, but with a lot of extra flavour, try adding chopped up cooked bacon. Bacon in potato salad is truly something special.
    • This salad is best served still a little warm.  The warm potatoes will wilt the watercress a little too.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 23.9mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
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    Comments

    1. Emily Lisa

      June 29, 2018 at 12:13 pm

      5 stars
      I am loving all your BBQ sides recipes, this salad looks delicious. I think this would be perfect served at a BBQ.

      Reply
    2. Ahaan

      June 28, 2018 at 1:09 pm

      5 stars
      A very pleasing recipe & superbly done in just 4 steps.

      Reply
    3. Kasey Ma

      June 24, 2018 at 10:32 pm

      oh my this looks scrumptious!! thanks for sharing <3

      Kasey
      TheStyleWright.com

      Reply
    4. Heidi Roberts

      December 13, 2015 at 5:52 pm

      This salad looks great - I love using those red peppers in the jar!

      Reply
    5. Kacie

      December 12, 2015 at 11:52 am

      5 stars
      Ooh, you're making me hungry! I wouldn't mind this for lunch.

      Reply
    6. Sally Akins

      December 11, 2015 at 8:43 am

      5 stars
      Ooh, this looks yummy! I really love watercress, and I bet this would be fab with leftover chicken from a roast dinner

      Reply
    7. Nayna Kanabar

      December 10, 2015 at 9:03 pm

      5 stars
      I am loving all your BBQ sides recipes, this salad looks simply delicious.

      Reply
    8. Zena's Suitcase

      December 10, 2015 at 7:53 pm

      I think this would be perfect served at a BBQ. I think standard potato salad can be a bit dull, but this sounds amazing with the little Cornish new potatoes.

      Reply
    9. Jenni - Odd Socks and Lollipops

      December 09, 2015 at 4:41 pm

      Oh this looks so yummy, I do love potato salad. I am definitely going to give this one a try. It looks so colourful!

      Reply
    10. Lorraine

      December 09, 2015 at 3:51 pm

      5 stars
      Would love to give this a try as a lunch meal. Looks tasty and filling :)

      Reply
    11. Charlotte

      December 09, 2015 at 1:31 pm

      This looks yummy! I love watercress! I always add it to my risottos. X

      Reply
    12. Laura Hartley

      December 09, 2015 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      Potato salad is one of my absolute faaavourites!! I haven't had it in so long, I'm going to ask my mum to add it to my birthday lunch list!

      Reply
    13. [email protected]

      December 09, 2015 at 11:29 am

      I love using creme fraiche and prefer it to mayo, it is so much creamier even the low fat version. This salad looks so good, love the added peppery watercress too :))

      Reply
    14. Rachel

      December 09, 2015 at 11:00 am

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely divine, ive never thought of using creme Fraiche on my salads before. Those potatoes sound wonderful and I will have to pick some up. x

      Reply
    15. Elizabeth

      December 09, 2015 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      Mmm I'm a big fan of potato salad any time of the year, and with the addition of roasted peppers?! Gorgeous!

      Reply
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