Best 4 Turkey Sweet Potato And Watercress Salad Recipes

Are you looking for a simple yet exquisite dish to impress your family and friends? Look no further than turkey sweet potato and watercress salad – a culinary delight that combines the goodness of protein-rich turkey, fiber-filled sweet potatoes, and peppery watercress. With its vibrant colors and a blend of sweet and savory flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we reveal the secrets behind creating the perfect turkey sweet potato and watercress salad.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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

Ingredients

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.

CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS WITH SWEET POTATO AND WATERCRESS SALAD

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From Australian BH&G Diabetic Living - this looked so delicious and fresh in the magazine photo that I just had to post.

Provided by ImPat

Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 50m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 teaspoon mustard (wholegrain or gluten free alternative)
2 teaspoons soy sauce (salt reduced or gluten free)
2 teaspoons honey
4 chicken drumsticks (skin removed)
300 g sweet potatoes (cut into 2cm pieces steamed, then cooled)
1/2 bunch watercress (sprigs picked washed and dried)
1/4 red onion (cut into thin slivers)
1 tablespoon tarragon (fresh leaves)
1 cucumber (small lebanese peeled cut into ribbons using peeler)
30 g tomatoes (semi dried, drained patted dry with paper towel)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar or cherry vinegar)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 180C fan forced.
Line a small roasting pan or ovenproof dish with baking paper.
Put mustard, soy sauce and honey in a small shallow dish and stir to combine and add the chicken drumsticks and turn to coat.
Transfer the chicken to the roasting pan and then brush over with remaining marinade and cook in the oven, brushing twice with liquid from the pan, for 25 to 30 minutes or until the drumsticks are light golden and cooked through.
Sweet Potato and Watercress Salad - Meanwhile, put the steamed sweet potato, watercress, onion, tarragon, cucumber and tomato in a medium bowl and toss to combine.
Divide the salad between plates and top with chicken drumsticks and drizzle the vinegar of choice over the salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.2, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 118.3, Sodium 575.3, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 6, Sugar 15.6, Protein 33.2

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

Ingredients

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

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

Ingredients

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

Tips:

To save time, use pre-cooked turkey or chicken.
If you don't have watercress, you can substitute arugula or baby spinach.
Add a handful of chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
For a sweeter salad, use roasted sweet potatoes instead of boiled sweet potatoes.
Serve the salad with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar or lemon dressing.

Conclusion:

This turkey, sweet potato, and watercress salad is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with nutrients and is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits, vegetables, and protein. The combination of sweet potatoes, turkey, and watercress makes this salad a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.