POTATO SALAD WITH SALAD CRESS
The perfect summery side dish, this potato salad is a BBQ favourite. Creamy and tasty with a peppery kick, this dish is sure to get the thumbs up from your dinner guests.
Salad Cress
what is salad cress?
Salad cress is the original British microgreen, first introduced in the 1960s. Today, each punnet is filled with a peppery blend of rape and cress seedlings.
With cress’ unique flavour appealing to modern tastes and with roots firmly grounded in British history, we want to unite the two – by sharing contemporary lunch ideas while encouraging a return to homemade salads and sandwiches, prepared using wholesome and simple ingredients.
You’ll find salad cress in the salad ingredients section of major supermarkets, next to cucumber, radish, and spring onion.
Available in Tesco, Asda, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Morrisons & Booths
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How is salad cress grown?
Cress is grown on a fully compostable wood pulp base and sold living, typically in a recyclable plastic punnet designed to protect the delicate seedlings. Grown in glasshouses, salad cress takes just 4–5 days to grow from seed to final product.
Is it good for me?
Absolutely! Cress is rich in vitamin C when compared to other salads like cucumber and iceberg lettuce and rich in carotene, which is converted by the body into vitamin A – essential for healthy vision and a strong immune system. Salad cress also provides folic acid and is sold living, helping to retain nutrients and freshness for longer.
Not only that – scientists at Zoe now say that eating 30 different plants a week is a great way to keep your gut microbiome happy with links to better mood, energy and disease prevention. That’s where tiny plants that can be sprinkled over lunches quickly make a big difference.
Being low calorie and high flavour, salad cress is ready to liven up lunch – and it’s budget-friendly too!
How do I use it?
It couldn’t be easier! Sprinkle it into sandwiches, toss into salads, blend into smoothies or scatter over eggs – cress’ peppery and crisp taste adds the perfect touch of flavour and crunch making it versatile and quick to prepare.
In need of ideas? We’ve got plenty of recipe inspiration for you to explore!
How do I prepare it?
Simply…
- Lift the seedlings from the punnet
- Snip the stems just above the wood pulp base
- Discard or compost the base, recycle the plastic punnet
- Rinse the seedlings lightly and pat dry
- Enjoy!
Keep your salad cress in the fridge to retain freshness for longer!
why not try our salad cress recipe...