Whelk and Potato Salad
Whelk and Potato Salad is a hearty seafood salad featuring tender, chewy whelk (sea snail) mixed with boiled potatoes, often dressed in a creamy mayonnaise or vinaigrette base with herbs. It is a classic coastal dish popular in the United Kingdom, particularly in seaside towns, and is also enjoyed in parts of East Asia. The salad typically includes ingredients like celery, onion, lemon juice, and parsley for added flavor and texture.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced source of protein from the whelk and carbohydrates from the potatoes, with moderate fat from the dressing. It provides key nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and potassium, with a rough calorie ballpark of 250-350 kcal per typical serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.5 mcg |
| Iron | 4.2 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Phosphorus | 210 mg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
| Zinc | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, whelk has been a traditional British seaside snack for centuries, often sold boiled in paper bags. Nutritionally, whelk is a lean, low-calorie seafood source rich in omega-3 fatty acids, making this salad a more nutritious alternative to heavier potato salads.
