Seared Salmon, Watercress, and Potato Salad with Olive Dressing

Take your traditional potato salad to the next level with olives, capers, and fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb.baby new potatoes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 oz.green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tbsp.olive oil, divided
  • 4skinless salmon fillets (about 1 pound total)
  • 4 tbsp.red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp.Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 c.pitted kalamata olives, chopped
  • 1 tbsp.capers, rinsed
  • 3 tbsp.fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 1 tbsp.fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 4hard-cooked eggs
  • 1head butter lettuce
  • 1bunch watercress
  • 1bunch radishes, trimmed

Directions

    1. Step 1

      Place potatoes in a large pot; cover with cold salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 10 to 12 minutes; drain and run under cold water to cool. Meanwhile, steam green beans until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes; run under cold water to cool.

    2. Step 2Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown and opaque throughout, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate; let cool. Flake into large pieces.
    3. Step 3Whisk together vinegar, mustard, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a bowl. Add olives, capers, parsley, and tarragon and stir to combine. Grate eggs on the large holes of a box grater.
    4. Step 4Place lettuce, watercress, potatoes, green beans, eggs, radishes, and salmon on a serving platter. Serve with olive dressing alongside.
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