Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Turkey, Sweet Potato, and Watercress Salad. This refreshing and vibrant dish combines the succulent flavors of roasted turkey, tender sweet potatoes, and peppery watercress, creating a harmonious balance of textures and tastes.
Accompanying this delightful salad are three additional recipes that elevate the dining experience. For a flavorsome twist, try the tangy and aromatic Lemon-Tahini Dressing, which perfectly complements the salad's ingredients. If you prefer a creamy and indulgent dressing, the Avocado-Lime Dressing offers a rich and velvety texture with a hint of zesty lime. And for a crunchy and flavorful topping, the Candied Pecans add a touch of sweetness and a satisfying crunch.
Together, these recipes create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're hosting a special gathering or simply seeking a light and nutritious meal, this Turkey, Sweet Potato, and Watercress Salad, along with its accompanying dressings and topping, is sure to impress and satisfy.
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.
POTATO AND WATERCRESS SALAD
Provided by Jacques Pepin
Categories weekday, salads and dressings
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Remove and discard eyes and any damaged parts of potatoes, but do not peel them. Rinse well under cold water, place in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil over high heat; then, reduce heat to medium. Boil gently until potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Drain any water from the potatoes, and spread them out in a gratin dish to cool. When cool enough to handle, cut the unpeeled potatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Spread the slices out in a single layer, so they are less likely to break, in the gratin dish.
- Trim the watercress stems, removing about 2 inches, and set the trimmings aside for a soup, perhaps. Wash the trimmed watercress and dry thoroughly. There should be about 4 cups.
- Mix the remaining ingredients together in a bowl large enough to hold the finished salad. Do not worry if these dressing ingredients separate. The mixture should not be emulsified.
- At serving time, add the potatoes and watercress to the dressing in the bowl, and toss lightly but thoroughly. Serve immediately, as the watercress tends to wilt quickly once it is combined with the dressing.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 194, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 393 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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
TURKEY, SWEET POTATO AND WATERCRESS SALAD
Make and share this Turkey, Sweet Potato and Watercress Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ellie_
Categories Poultry
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To make the vegetables preheat oven to 450-degrees F. Toss vegetable ingredients on a cookie sheet and spread them out in a single layer. Roast, stirring once, for 25-30 minutes or until potato wedges are golden. Let cool.
- In a large salad bowl whisk together the lime juice, oil and parsley.
- Stir in the roasted vegetables and turkey.
- Toss with the watercress, radishes and half of the cheese.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.2, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 311.8, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.5, Protein 3
TURKEY-SALAD SANDWICH
Here's a bright, fresh lunch that's ideal if, perhaps, you've overindulged (and delicious even if you haven't). A bit of lemony mayonnaise binds together roast turkey, apples, celery, and raisins. You can also serve the mixture over greens instead of bread.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Turkey Recipes
Time 25m
Yield Makes 6 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and pepper. In another bowl, mix together turkey, celery and leaves, apple, raisins, remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, oil, and 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise mixture.
- Spread each bread slice with about 1 tablespoon mayonnaise mixture. Top with turkey salad, dividing evenly. Garnish with cucumber and watercress.
ONE-DISH GROUND TURKEY SWEET POTATO SKILLET
I'm still settling into married life and learning how to balance our busy schedules. This quick one-dish ground turkey sweet potato skillet helps keep us on track throughout the week. -Shannon Barden, Alpharetta, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook turkey, onion, shallot and garlic over medium heat until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain. Add tomato paste; cook and stir 1 minute longer., Add sweet potato, broth, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add kale and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until kale is wilted, about 2 minutes. Serve with avocado and if desired, mint. Freeze option: Freeze cooled mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary. Serve with avocado and, if desired, mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use leftover cooked turkey breast for a quick and easy salad.
- Choose a sweet potato that is firm and has smooth skin.
- Pierce the sweet potato with a fork before roasting to help it cook evenly.
- Roast the sweet potato until it is tender and slightly browned.
- Finely chop the watercress before adding it to the salad.
- Use a light vinaigrette dressing to avoid overpowering the flavors of the salad.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
This Turkey, Sweet Potato, and Watercress Salad is a healthy and delicious salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of flavors and textures in this salad is sure to please everyone at the table. This salad is also a great way to use up leftover turkey breast. So next time you have some leftover turkey, try this salad recipe. You won't be disappointed!
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