WARM POTATO AND WATERCRESS SALAD

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Warm potatoes and cool greens are a perfect combination for a late-summer meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 small red potatoes (about 1 pound 6 ounces), scrubbed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1 bunch watercress (about 6 ounces), tough stems removed
Zest of half a lemon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange potatoes in a roasting pan and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; rollpotatoes to coat. Roast until potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand just until cool enough to handle.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Break each warm potato in half and place in a serving bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Add watercress and lemon zest, toss, and serve immediately.

Fire Burn
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I highly recommend this salad. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Kiran Hashim
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover potatoes.


Ruan Oosthuizen
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I'm not usually a fan of potato salad, but this one is really good. It's not too heavy or mayonnaise-y.


Jamil Malik
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Andrejiah Blake
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I've tried other warm potato salads before, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Md Ratul Ali
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


Yunisha Tamang
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This is a great salad for a summer picnic or potluck.


Ann Wanjiru
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The potatoes are earthy, the watercress is peppery, and the dressing is tangy and sweet.


Kasumba Ali
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Jason Sandilands
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I've made this salad twice now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Hassam NisaR
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This warm potato and watercress salad was a real winner! The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the watercress added a nice peppery flavor. I also loved the tangy dressing.