Indulge in a flavor-packed Roasted Sweet Potato, Salmon, and Watercress Salad that tantalizes your taste buds. This vibrant dish combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the rich, flaky texture of perfectly cooked salmon and the peppery freshness of watercress. The zesty lemon-tahini dressing adds a delightful tanginess, while the sprinkle of roasted pumpkin seeds provides a nutty crunch. The interplay of textures and flavors creates a symphony of culinary delight, making this salad a perfect choice for a healthy and satisfying meal. Additionally, discover variations such as a flavorful quinoa-stuffed bell pepper and a refreshing cucumber and avocado salad with a zesty dressing. These recipes offer a range of options to suit your preferences, ensuring a delightful dining experience.
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CRISPY SALMON WITH SWEET POTATOES AND RADICCHIO SALAD
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the smashed sweet potatoes: Heat cream and butter in a medium saucepan until melted together. Add sweet potatoes and gently simmer, covered, stirring frequently, until potatoes are super tender, about 30 minutes. Add maple syrup and mash with a potato masher until smooth and uniform. Season to taste with plenty of salt and pepper. Cover and keep warm.
- For the salmon: Heat olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper all over. Lay in pan, skin-side down, and let cook, undisturbed, until skin is very crispy, 5 to 6 minutes. Gently flip the salmon and add butter, thyme and garlic and cook until salmon is desired temperature, 3 to 4 minutes for medium.
- For radicchio: Zest orange, then cut away the pith with a knife and cut the segments free into a bowl, reserving any juice. Whisk together the orange juice, zest, Dijon, vinegar and shallot in a small bowl until combined. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Combine radicchio and watercress in a large bowl, then drizzle with vinaigrette, toss and season to taste.
- Divide sweet potatoes among four plates, then top each with a crispy salmon fillet. Add a handful of salad on the side of each, then top salad with orange segments and drizzle the salmon with the butter sauce from the pan.
TURKEY, SWEET POTATO, AND WATERCRESS SALAD
Peppery watercress and crisp radishes gently temper rich roasted sweet potato in this autumnal salad, made satisfying with a generous amount of tender turkey.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Turkey Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the vegetables: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Toss all of the ingredients on a rimmed baking sheet, and spread in a single layer. Roast, stirring once, until sweet potato wedges are golden and tender, about 25 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet.
- Make the dressing and salad: Whisk lime juice, oil, and parsley in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in roasted vegetables and turkey. Toss with watercress, radishes, and half of the cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, and serve immediately.
WATERCRESS SALAD WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATOES
Roasting chunks of sweet potatoes caramelizes them -- they're great to eat all on their own or tossed with crunchy nuts, tangy cheese, and crisp watercress.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees, with racks on upper and lower thirds. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast on upper rack, until tender, 30 to 35 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- On another rimmed baking sheet, toss walnuts with cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon oil. Bake on lower rack,until golden, 6 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Add watercress, and toss to combine. Serve topped with sweet potatoes, walnuts, and feta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g
ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD WITH FETA
Here's a beautiful salad recipe. Filling and delicious, the roasted sweet potatoes work perfectly with the salty feta cheese.
Provided by Melanie Booth
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine sweet potatoes, olive oil, and cumin seeds on a roasting tray, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Spread cashews onto a baking sheet.
- Roast potatoes in the preheated oven until soft and slightly colored at the edges, 30 to 45 minutes, stirring after 20 minutes.
- At the same time, toast cashews in the oven until they start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes. Chop when cool enough to handle.
- Meanwhile, whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper for dressing in a small bowl.
- Divide feta cheese, spinach, arugula, watercress, and cilantro among 3 plates. Top with warm sweet potatoes and cashews. Pour dressing over top and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 49.8 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 917.1 mg, Sugar 10.5 g
SESAME SWEET POTATO & SALMON BAKE
Tuck into our tahini-roasted salmon with sweet potato, tomatoes and broccoli. A balanced meal made with just one tray, it will save on washing up
Provided by Liberty Mendez
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 200C/180C/gas 6. Put the oil and sweet potatoes on a baking tray and toss with seasoning. Roast for 15-20 mins. Add the cherry tomatoes and broccoli, then toss with the sweet potatoes. Roast for 15 mins more until the tomatoes are close to bursting.
- Nestle the salmon in the tray, brush with 1 tbsp of the tahini and top with the sesame seeds. Bake for a further 8-10 mins until the salmon is cooked through. Loosen the remaining tahini with a bit of water if needed, then drizzle over the cooked veg and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 41 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALAD
Tender sweet potatoes are tossed with crunchy nuts and chewy dried cherries for a burst of flavors and textures. -Fran Fehling, Staten Island, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with oil; toss to coat. Bake at 400° for 30-45 minutes or until tender. Cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, combine the walnuts, cherries, parsley and potatoes. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, lime zest and salt. Pour over potato mixture and toss to coat. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the freshest ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Look for bright, firm vegetables and fresh, flaky salmon.
- Roast the vegetables at a high temperature: This will help them caramelize and develop a delicious flavor.
- Season the salmon well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.
- Cook the salmon until it is just cooked through: Overcooked salmon will be dry and tough.
- Assemble the salad just before serving: This will help prevent the watercress from wilting.
Conclusion:
This roasted sweet potato, salmon, and watercress salad is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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