Best 11 Warm Potato And Watercress Salad Recipes

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Warm potato and watercress salad is a delightful dish that combines the earthy flavors of roasted potatoes with the peppery freshness of watercress. Perfect for a light lunch or a satisfying side dish, this vibrant salad is packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor. Whether you prefer a classic vinaigrette dressing or a creamy herbed sauce, there are endless ways to customize this dish to suit your taste buds. With its quick and easy preparation, warm potato and watercress salad is a versatile recipe that can be tailored to any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOMMA'S WARM POTATO SALAD



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My friend's mom makes the absolute best potato salad. It is like a really good egg salad with potatoes in it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled and cubed
6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain potatoes and place in a large bowl. Add the eggs, celery, onion and green pepper., In a small bowl, mix the remaining ingredients; add to potato mixture. Toss gently to coat. Serve warm. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 219mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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

WARM NEW POTATO & SMOKED MACKEREL SALAD



Warm new potato & smoked mackerel salad image

Make an easy, nutritious potato and smoked mackerel salad in 25 minutes

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Lunch, Main course, Snack, Starter

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

350g new potato
100g crème fraîche
1 tsp horseradish cream
juice of 1 lemon
2 smoked mackerel fillets (about 200g/8oz total weight), skinned and flaked
85g bag watercress

Steps:

  • Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling salted water for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, mix the crème fraîche in a large bowl with the horseradish cream and lemon juice. Season well with freshly ground black pepper (there's no need for salt because of the saltiness of the smoked mackerel).
  • Drain the potatoes, halve and set aside to cool down for a few minutes. Tip into the crème fraîche mix and stir so it coats them and becomes quite runny. Now add the smoked mackerel and watercress and toss gently together. Pile on two plates and serve straight away (it's best while still warm).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Fat 48 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 2.19 milligram of sodium

WARM POTATO AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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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

12 small red potatoes (about 1 pound 6 ounces), scrubbed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
1 bunch watercress (about 6 ounces), tough stems removed
Zest of half a lemon

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.

WARM POTATO SALAD WITH WATERCRESS



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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

3 lb yellow-fleshed potatoes such as Yukon Gold
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots (2 medium)
1/2 cup olive oil
2 bunches watercress (4 cups loosely packed), coarse stems discarded

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.

MOM'S POTATO WATERCRESS SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 pounds small, white skinned waxy potatoes, like Yukon Golds
A drizzle extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish or 1/2 teaspoon wasabi powder
1 bunch watercress, washed
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Quarter potatoes and place in a medium saucepan, cover with water, and place over high heat to bring water to a boil. Boil potatoes until just tender, 10 minutes. Drain and return to warm sauce pan. Drizzle potatoes with a touch of oil and let stand 5 minutes in warm pot to dry them out.
  • Transfer cooked potatoes to a bowl. Combine yogurt, oil, and horseradish and pour over potatoes. Coarsely chop the leafy tops of watercress and add to the mixing bowl with potatoes. Sprinkle a little coarse salt over the bowl and toss salad to coat evenly. Adjust salt to your taste and serve at room temperature.

WILTED WATERCRESS SALAD



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When I was a girl growing up in Iowa, our whole family picked watercress. I modified my sister's recipe for spinach with hot bacon dressing to come up with this lovely, satisfying salad. The sweet dressing and crunchy bacon pieces really dress up plain watercress. It is a treat.-Judith Saeugling, Sun City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups watercress
4 green onions, thinly sliced
5 bacon strips
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss watercress and onions; set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; crumble and add to watercress mixture. To the drippings, add brown sugar, vinegar, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil. Pour over salad and toss to coat; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

ALICE ROSE GEORGE'S POTATO-WATERCRESS SALAD



Alice Rose George's Potato-Watercress Salad image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds red Bliss potatoes
2 bunches watercress
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons grated fresh horseradish
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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

GRILLED POTATO SALAD WITH WATERCRESS, GREEN ONIONS, AND BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Potato Salad with Watercress, Green Onions, and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     Salad     Potato     Side     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar
1 large shallot, chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
12 medium red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled (about 2 3/4 pounds)
Additional olive oil
2 bunches watercress, stems trimmed
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, shallot, and mustard in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in cheese. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 16 minutes. Drain; cool completely. Cut potatoes into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Brush rounds on both sides with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Arrange watercress on platter. Grill potatoes until golden and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Mound warm potatoes atop watercress; sprinkle with green onions. Spoon vinaigrette over potatoes.

WATERCRESS, NEW POTATO & SALMON SALAD



Watercress, new potato & salmon salad image

Keep cans of fish in your storecupboard and you'll never be short of a healthy meal or snack

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

600g baby new potatoes
6 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 small finely diced red onion
1 crushed garlic clove
2 tbsp capers
1 pack chives , snipped
2 x 213g cans salmon , flaked into bite-size pieces
handful watercress

Steps:

  • Boil 600g baby new potatoes for 15-20 mins. Cool, then halve. Mix together 6 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, 1 small finely diced red onion, 1 crushed garlic clove, 2 tbsp capers and 1 pack chives, snipped.
  • Mix potatoes and 2 x 213g cans salmon, flaked into bite-size pieces, with handful watercress. Drizzle over dressing.

WATERCRESS AND POTATO SALAD



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Spicy and Colorful. Wonderful cold or warm and wilted. I prefer the soft, creamy texture of the boiled potatoes, however, roasting them for a bit of crunch would be fabulous, I'm certain. This is great with baked fish or you can even stir in some store-bought rotisserie chicken for a quick, complete meal.

Provided by TooAllergic

Categories     Potato

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs potatoes (red, yukon gold, fingerlings, mixed)
1/4 lb bacon
1 red onion
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
1/2 tablespoon honey
black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons capers
2 cups watercress (loosely packed and very clean)

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes in salted water until tender. Time varies depending on the variety of potato. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, dice the bacon and saute until crisp. Drain on a towel. Dice and saute the red onion in the bacon fat until golden and crisp. Drain.
  • In a large bowl combine next 7 ingredients and whisk until combined. Dressing will emulsify if you add the oil slowly, last, while whisking. Otherwise, stir before using -- no need to have it be emulsified.
  • Slice potatoes and place in dresing. Sprinkle in the capers, bacon and onion.
  • Add the washed and trimmed watercress just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.7, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 12.9, Sodium 511.6, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 7.5

Tips:

  • Choose the right potatoes: Waxy potatoes, such as Yukon Gold or Red Bliss, hold their shape better than starchy potatoes, making them ideal for salads.
  • Cook the potatoes perfectly: Overcooked potatoes will become mushy, so be careful not to overcook them. Aim for tender potatoes that still have a slight bite to them.
  • Cool the potatoes completely: Before adding the potatoes to the salad, let them cool completely. This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
  • Use fresh, crisp watercress: Watercress adds a peppery flavor to the salad. Make sure to use fresh, crisp watercress for the best results.
  • Dress the salad lightly: A light dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard will allow the flavors of the potatoes, watercress, and bacon to shine through.

Conclusion:

Warm potato and watercress salad is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover potatoes, and it is also a healthy and refreshing salad. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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