"Mom's Potato Watercress Salad" is a classic dish that has been enjoyed by families for generations. It is a simple yet flavorful salad that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of potatoes, watercress, and a tangy dressing creates a salad that is both refreshing and satisfying. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, "Mom's Potato Watercress Salad" is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
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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
MOM'S SALAD
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber and onions in a large bowl.
- Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, sour cream, oregano and garlic in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. Serve with more freshly cracked black pepper over the top.
MAMA'S POTATO SALAD
This old-fashioned potato salad recipe doesn't have many ingredients, so it isn't as colorful as many that you find nowadays. But Mama made it the way her mother did, and that's the way I still make it today. Try it and see if it isn't one of the best-tasting potato salads you have ever eaten! -Sandra Anderson, New York, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large kettle, cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and cool. Peel potatoes; cut into chunks. Separate egg yolks from whites. Set yolks aside. Chop whites and add to potatoes with onion., In a small bowl, mash yolks. Stir in mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Pour over potatoes; toss well. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Spoon into a serving bowl. Garnish with egg slices and paprika. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
MOM'S SUPER STUPENDOUS POTATO SALAD
In college, my best friend and I debated whose mom made the best potato salad. Turns out they were almost identical! Even though I've since tweaked our recipe, it still takes me home again. -Ellie Martin Cliffe, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Skewer garlic with a toothpick (to make it easy to find after cooking). Place potatoes, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and skewered garlic in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until tender, 10-12 minutes. Drain potatoes, reserving garlic; remove skewer and crush garlic., Meanwhile, chop 5 eggs. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, paprika, pepper, garlic and remaining vinegar and salt. Stir in potatoes, chopped eggs, onion and celery. Refrigerate 4 hours or until cold., Just before serving, slice remaining egg. Top salad with egg; sprinkle with parsley and, if desired, additional paprika.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
MOTHER'S POTATO SALAD
My mother's potato salad -- chunky and flavorful -- a favorite at our family gatherings. Best if made the day before. Season with salt carefully because the olives will be salty.
Provided by Susie
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes Dairy-Free Potato Salad Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Allow to cool, peel, and cut into cubes.
- Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, remove from the heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Pour out the hot water, then cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel and slice once cold. Reserve 1 attractive slice of egg for garnish.
- Mix the mayonnaise and mustard together in a bowl. In a large salad bowl, lightly mix together the potatoes, eggs, onion, celery, sweet gherkins, and olives until thoroughly combined. Pour the mayonnaise dressing over the salad, and gently toss gain to coat the ingredients with dressing. Season to taste with salt, and top the salad with slices of green pepper and reserved egg slice in the center for garnish. Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.6 g, Cholesterol 105.5 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 613.1 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
MOM'S POTATO SALAD
So Easy and SO good! My Mom has made this for years, I love the dressing, this is the only recipe I use for potato salad.
Provided by Donna
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toss together.
- chill.
- EAT!
MOM'S RUSSIAN POTATO SALAD
This Russian potato salad (or vinaigrette) is perfect as a side dish for a festive meal.
Provided by Jane Garrison
Categories Salad Potato Salad Recipes No Mayo
Time 2h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the beets, potatoes, and carrot into a saucepan, fill with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove vegetables and allow to cool; peel the beets and potatoes. Dice the beets, potatoes, and carrot, and place into a salad bowl. Stir in onion, pickle, sauerkraut, olive oil, and salt. Chill the salad for 2 to 3 hours; serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 6.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 261.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g
ALICE ROSE GEORGE'S POTATO-WATERCRESS SALAD
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut potatoes into inch-and-a-half cubes and steam until tender when pierced with fork.
- Meanwhile, trim stalks from watercress; rinse and spin dry the leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt and olive oil until mixture is smooth. Blend in horseradish and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place potatoes (which will still be warm) and the watercress in a bowl. Add dressing, toss gently and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 309, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 582 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
WARM POTATO SALAD WITH WATERCRESS
Categories Herb Mustard Onion Potato Side Quick & Easy Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel potatoes and cut into 3/4-inch pieces, then cook in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan of boiling salted water , uncovered, until just tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain in a colander.
- While potatoes are cooking, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and sugar in a large heatproof bowl until combined, then stir in shallots and let stand until ready to use.
- Toss potatoes with vinegar mixture, then add oil and watercress, tossing gently to combine.
ARMENIAN-STYLE POTATO SALAD
Potato salad is the first food I remember eating, so I really do have a deep emotional attachment, but every so often, I crave something completely different-and this Armenian-style potato salad is completely different. And completely delicious. And, unlike American-style, completely safe left on a sunny picnic table for hours. Serve drizzled with more olive oil and garnished with more fresh mint.
Provided by Chef John
Categories No Mayo Potato Salad
Time 3h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Transfer sliced potatoes into a large pot with enough cold water to cover the potatoes by a couple of inches. Stir in 1 rounded tablespoon kosher salt and 2 ½ teaspoons dried mint. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and let cook until tender, about 15 minutes, checking every 5 to 6 minutes for doneness. Drain well.
- Transfer cooked potatoes to a large mixing bowl and let cool slightly.
- While potatoes cool, heat ¼ cup olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add red onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and a pinch of salt; cook and stir for just 1 minute. Turn off the heat and stir in remaining dried mint.
- Drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice into potatoes and toss gently with a spatula. Add green onions, red onion mixture, remaining olive oil, fresh mint, fresh parsley, salt to taste, black pepper, chili flakes, and cayenne. Mix with a spatula until combined.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled and flavors have melded, 3 to 4 hours.
- Unwrap; stir, taste, and adjust seasonings as needed to personal tastes. The salad almost always needs more salt stirred in once it's tasted after being chilled. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 734.2 mg
WARM POTATO AND WATERCRESS SALAD
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
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.
MY MOM'S POTATO SALAD
This how my mom makes potato salad and whenever we go somewhere and have to take a dish I am asked to bring this. Thought I would pass it on.
Provided by Cathi Allen
Categories Potato
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 cup, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil potatoes and cut into cubes, cool.
- Cut the vegetables and eggs up to whatever size you prefer.
- Combine veggies with potatoes and toss.
- Add mayo, mustard, horseradish, salt and pepper to taste. Stir.
- Better after it has time to "sit".
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.3, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 62.4, Sodium 405.2, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 3.3
Tips:
- Select Fresh Ingredients: Use fresh, crisp watercress and potatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- Boil Potatoes Correctly: Cook the potatoes until they are tender but still hold their shape. Overcooked potatoes will become mushy.
- Use Good Quality Mayonnaise: Choose a mayonnaise that you enjoy the taste of. A homemade mayonnaise will give the salad a richer flavor.
- Add Flavorful Mix-Ins: Experiment with different mix-ins to add flavor and texture to the salad. Some popular options include chopped celery, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, or crumbled bacon.
- Season to Taste: Always taste the salad before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. Add salt, pepper, or additional herbs as desired.
Conclusion:
Potato watercress salad is a refreshing, flavorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it is a great make-ahead salad that can be enjoyed at picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish at your next barbecue. So, next time you're looking for a light and delicious salad, give this potato watercress salad a try!
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