Pea, Ham Hock & Watercress Salad

Pea, Ham Hock & Watercress Salad
  • Author: Anonymous

Welcome to this vibrant and flavorful salad recipe bursting with the fresh taste of peas and the rich, savory notes of ham hock. Tossed together with a zesty mustard dressing and finished with the crisp bite of spring onions and peppery watercress, this dish is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients coming together in perfect harmony. Ready to entice your taste buds with a symphony of textures and flavors? Let's dive in!

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 750g podded fresh peas (or use frozen)
  • 700g cooked ham hock (see tip, below), cooled and shredded
  • large handful parsley leaves, chopped
  • bunch spring onions , sliced
  • large handful watercress
  • 7 tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 3 tsp English mustard

Instructions

  • Cook the peas in a large pan of boiling salted water for about 3 mins (or 1 min if frozen). Drain and run under cold water to stop them cooking. Whisk the dressing ingredients together with some seasoning until emulsified.
  • Mix the ham hock with the peas, parsley and dressing in a large bowl. Transfer the salad to a platter or spoon onto individual plates. Scatter over the spring onions and watercress just before serving.

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Cook Time

5M

Prep Time

PT20M

Yield

Serves 6

Nutrition

  • Calories: 454 calories
  • Fat Content: 25 grams fat
  • Saturated Fat Content: 5 grams saturated fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 12 grams carbohydrates
  • Sugar Content: 4 grams sugar
  • Fiber Content: 9 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 42 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 0.4 milligram of sodium