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Jacket Potato with Mixed Salad

Jacket Potato with Mixed Salad

Serves: 2 Prep: 5 mins Cook: 60 mins Total: 65 mins

Crispy-skinned jacket potatoes loaded with creamy butter, melted cheese, and sour cream, served alongside a fresh, tangy mixed salad for balance.



 

Ingredients

For the Jacket Potatoes

  • 2 large baking potatoes (Maris Piper or King Edward)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Toppings (choose one or mix & match)

  • 50g butter
  • 100g grated cheddar cheese
  • 150g baked beans
  • 100g tuna mayo
  • 2 tbsp sour cream & chives

For the Mixed Salad

  • 100g mixed salad leaves (rocket, spinach, watercress, etc.)
  • ½ cucumber, sliced
  • 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion, finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • Pinch of salt & pepper

Instructions

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Bake the Potatoes

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  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan).

  2. Step 2

    Wash potatoes, dry thoroughly, then prick with a fork.

  3. Step 3

    Rub with olive oil and salt.

  4. Step 4

    Place directly on the oven rack or a baking tray.

  5. Step 5

    Bake for 1 hr–1 hr 15 mins until skins are crisp and insides fluffy.

Prepare the Salad

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    While potatoes bake, combine salad leaves, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion in a bowl.

  2. Step 7

    Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper together, then drizzle over. Toss lightly.

Finish the Potatoes

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    Once baked, cut a cross in the top of each potato and squeeze sides gently to open.

  2. Step 9

    Add butter, then your chosen topping(s).

Serve

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    Plate the jacket potatoes with the mixed salad on the side.

Additional Notes

Suggested Pairing

  • Works with cold meats, coleslaw, or even smoked salmon for variety.
  • A chilled glass of white wine or sparkling water with lemon fits well.

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