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.

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