PEA, HAM HOCK & WATERCRESS SALAD

Pea, ham hock & watercress salad image

Pea, ham and parsley are one of life's great combinations - this green salad with mustard dressing is simple, fresh and healthy

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

750g podded fresh pea (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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 42 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium