Best 6 Turkey Sweet Potato And Watercress Salad Recipes

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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.

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TURKEY, SWEET POTATO, AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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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

1 large sweet potato, peeled, halved crosswise, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups large shreds cooked turkey
2 bunches watercress, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (5 cups)
6 radishes, quartered
2 ounces crumbled cotija cheese (1/2 cup), feta cheese, or ricotta salata

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



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes
2 bunches watercress
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1/3 cup peanut oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

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



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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

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound total), peeled and cut into 2-inch-long matchsticks
3 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
2 bunches watercress (12 ounces total), stems trimmed
4 ounces feta, crumbled

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



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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

1 sweet potato, peeled and halved cross-wise and then cut into 1/2 inch wedges
1 onion, halved and sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
kosher salt
pepper
1 1/2 cups turkey, cooked and shredded
5 cups watercress, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
6 radishes, quartered
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

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



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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

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cups diced roast turkey (a mixture of white and dark meat)
1 large stalk celery, finely diced (about 1/2 cup), plus 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves or parsley
1/2 cup diced peeled green apple, such as Granny Smith or Mutsu
1/4 cup chopped golden raisins
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 thin slices rustic bread, toasted
Seedless cucumber, very thinly sliced, and watercress, for serving

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



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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

1 pound ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chopped fresh kale
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
Minced fresh mint, optional

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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