Potatoes definitely don’t have to be a no-no when choosing carbs. Cooked and cooled potatoes are high in resistant starch, which has been found to pass through the body in much the same way as fibre and so doesn’t cause a spike in blood sugar levels. And these potatoes come with their nutritious skins on too.

Extracted from The Right Carb: How to enjoy carbs with over 50 simple, nutritious recipes for good health, (Pavilion Books).

Method

• Cook the potatoes in plenty of boiling salted water for 12–15 minutes or until tender.
• Drain and leave to cool to room temperature.
• Just before serving, put the potatoes in a serving bowl with the radishes, cucumber, spring onions and watercress.
• Mix together the olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
• Pour the dressing into the bowl and mix gently until everything is combined. Scatter over the herbs and feta and serve.