Salmon with Potato Salad

side from the potatoes taking quite a bit longer to cook than the recipe budgeted, this was a very easy, straightforward dinner. This is the first time in Real Simple's month-o-meals plan that featured salmon, and I for one was ready! I rather enjoyed the addition of the horseradish and scallions to the dressing that went onto the potatoes. This was a far lighter approach to potato salad than I usually attempt, and I was surprised at how nicely the spicy horseradish was balanced by the rest of the vinaigrette.

I should mention that the recipe calls for watercress. Right. I'll have to put in a call to the produce manager at my local super-duper market and see if they could start carrying it.



Salmon with Potato Salad



Serves 4

Hands-on Time: 20m

Total Time: 30m

Ingredients

* 1 pound new potatoes (about 10)
* kosher salt and black pepper
* 4 tablespoons olive oil
* 4 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
* 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
* 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
* 2 scallions, sliced
* 1/2 small bunch watercress, thick stems removed (about 2 cups)

Directions

1. Place the potatoes in a medium saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover and bring to a boil.

2. Add 1 teaspoon salt, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool. Cut into quarters.

3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Season the salmon with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook until opaque throughout, 4 to 5 minutes per side.

5. In a large bowl, combine the horseradish, vinegar, scallions, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

6. Add the potatoes and watercress to the dressing and toss to combine. Serve the salad with the salmon.

Tip

This dish is also delicious chilled or at room temperature. Flake the salmon and serve it on top of the salad.

Nutritional Information

Calories 497; Fat 26g; Sat Fat 4g; Cholesterol 108mg; Sodium 723mg; Protein 42g; Carbohydrate 22g; Sugar 1g; Fiber 2g; Iron 3mg; Calcium 54mg