POTATO LATKES WITH WATERCRESS, SMOKED SALMON, AND AVOCADO SALAD

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This new way with latkes is a delicious main course for brunch, too.

Provided by Selma Brown Morrow

Categories     Salad     Onion     Potato     Appetizer     Hanukkah     Low Cal     Salmon     Avocado     Winter     Healthy     Kosher     Watercress     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Latkes:
2 cups finely chopped onions, divided
1 large egg
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Salad:
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
2 large bunches watercress, thick stems trimmed (about 8 cups)
1 large avocado, pitted, peeled, diced
4 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon, cut into strips

Steps:

  • For latkes:
  • Line colander with kitchen towel. Stir 1 1/2 cups onions, egg, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Place remaining 1/2 cup onions in processor; add potatoes. Blend until potatoes are very finely chopped and some of mixture is pureed; transfer to prepared colander. Wrap towel around potatoes, squeezing out as much liquid as possible. Scrape into bowl with egg mixture. Stir in all purpose flour and baking powder.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop potato mixture by scant 1/4 cupfuls into skillet; flatten each latke to 2 1/2-inch round with metal spatula. Reduce heat to medium. Cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet. Repeat, adding more oil to skillet as needed. DO AHEAD: Latkes can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake latkes until crisp and deep brown, about 6 minutes per side.
  • For salad:
  • Whisk oil, vinegar, and dry mustard in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Combine watercress, avocado, and salmon in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat.
  • Arrange 2 latkes on each plate. Mound salad alongside.
  • WHAT TO DRINK:
  • Bubbles. Louis Bouillot "Perle d'Aurore" Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé (France, $17) will taste great with the latkes and everything in the salad.

M.A.M RISLAN
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These latkes were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The salad was also a great addition. I will definitely be making these again.


Shkhx Haris
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I made these latkes for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The salad was also a great addition.


Mohammad Hammad
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These latkes were a bit too oily for my taste, but the salad was delicious. I would make them again, but I would use less oil.


Shafiq Ansari
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I followed the recipe exactly and my latkes turned out soggy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Ahmed Rabel
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These latkes were a bit bland. I think they needed more seasoning.


Russell Jr.
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These latkes were a bit too oily for my taste, but they were still good. The salad was also delicious.


Redmi Note7
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These latkes were delicious! The salad was also a great addition. I will definitely be making these again.


ISEI FF
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I'm not a big fan of potato latkes, but these were surprisingly good. The salad was also really refreshing.


Alyan Tarar
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These latkes were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. The salad was also delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Bedasa Negussie
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I made these latkes for my family and they loved them. The salad was also a hit. I will definitely be making these again.


Lindokuhle Mlangeni
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These latkes were a great way to use up leftover potatoes. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The salad was also a nice addition.


Esra Abdallah
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I've made these latkes several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always crispy and delicious.


Bisma Shah
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These latkes were a bit bland. I think they needed more seasoning.


Jordan Chatman
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I followed the recipe exactly and my latkes turned out soggy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Santosh Khadaka
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These latkes were a bit too oily for my taste, but the salad was delicious. I would make them again, but I would use less oil.


Raja Aqib Dhanyal
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I made these potato latkes for a brunch party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! The salad was also a great addition.


Zain Zani
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These latkes were so easy to make and they turned out so crispy and delicious. The salad was also really refreshing and flavorful. I love this recipe!


Daniela Ursini
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I'm not usually a fan of potato latkes, but these were amazing! The watercress-smoked salmon-avocado salad was the perfect topping. I'll definitely be making these again.


Spark Gamer
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These potato latkes were a hit! The combination of crispy potatoes, smoky salmon, creamy avocado, and peppery watercress was divine. I followed the recipe exactly and the results were perfect.