watercress

Rich in vitamins and minerals, this salad leaf also adds a fresh burst of peppery flavour to a variety of dishes

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Pea, ham hock & watercress salad

SERVES 6 PREP 20 mins COOK 5 mins EASY

Cook 750g frozen peas in a large pan of boiling salted water for about 1 min (or 3 mins if fresh). Drain and run under cold water to stop them cooking. For the dressing, whisk together 7 tbsp cold-pressed rapeseed oil, 2 tbsp cider vinegar and 3 tsp English mustard until emulsified. Mix 750g cooked, shredded ham hock with the peas, a large handful of chopped parsley and the dressing in a large bowl. Transfer the salad to a platter or spoon onto individual plates. Scatter over sliced spring onions and a large handful of watercress.

GOOD TO KNOW  healthy • low cal

PER SERVING 454 kcals • fat 25g • saturates 5g • carbs 12g • sugars 4g • fibre 9g • protein 42g • salt 0.4g

Watercress mashed potato

SERVES 4 PREP 5 mins

COOK 25 mins EASY V

Cook 650g floury potatoes that have been cut into chunks, in a large pan of salted water for 15 mins, or until tender. Drain well, then return to the pan to steam-dry before mashing. Push to one side of the pan and add 100ml milk along with 25g butter