This 'ultimate' vegan potato salad has all the trimmings - gherkins, capers, wholegrain mustard and cress. Straightforward to make but a knockout vegan salad for your BBQ or picnic
1kgwaxy potatoesCharlotte or Jersey Royals are ideal
3tablespoonolive oil
1tablespoonwhite wine vinegar
120gvegan mayonnaise
1 ½tablespoonwholegrain mustard
3spring onions
1tablespooncapers
2gherkins
handful fresh parsley
handful fresh mint
handful cress to finish
Instructions
Boil the potatoes (whole, leaving skin on) for 15 minutes until a sharp knife slides into the centre easily. Drain.
Make a vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil and vinegar, and seasoning well with salt and black pepper. Cut the potatoes (whilst still warm) lengthways into halves or quarters depending on their size, then toss them through the vinaigrette in a large bowl and set aside to cool.
When the potatoes are completely cool, stir through the mayonnaise and mustard, finely chop the spring onions, capers and gherkins and add all to the bowl and mix.
Finally, chop the parsley and mint and stir through the salad, then top with the cress.