Warm Potato and Fontina Salad Recipe

Name: Warm Potato and Fontina Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 4 whole black peppercorns; 2 whole allspice berries; 2 juniper berries; 1 bay leaf; 1 whole clove; 1 shallot, thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pound small Yukon Gold potatoes; 4 ounces imported Fontina cheese, sliced; 2 bunches watercress, tough stems discarded

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 whole black peppercorns
2 whole allspice berries
2 juniper berries
1 bay leaf
1 whole clove
1 shallot, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound small Yukon Gold potatoes
4 ounces imported Fontina cheese, sliced
2 bunches watercress, tough stems discarded

1
In a small skillet, bring the vinegar, peppercorns, allspice, juniper berries, bay leaf and clove to a boil.
2
Remove from the heat, add the shallot and let cool.
3
Strain the vinegar; reserve the shallot and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of the vinegar.
4
In a small bowl, whisk the reserved vinegar with the mustard and 3 tablespoons of the oil.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Steam the potatoes over boiling water until still slightly firm, about 10 minutes.
7
Let cool; cut each one into 6 wedges.
8
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large cast-iron skillet.
9
Add the potatoes and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
10
Remove from the heat.
11
Top the potatoes with the Fontina and let melt.
12
Add 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette to the skillet and swirl to coat.
13
In a large bowl, toss the reserved shallot slices with the watercress and the remaining vinaigrette.
14
Transfer the salad to a platter, top with the potatoes and cheese and serve at once.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 4 whole black peppercorns, 2 whole allspice berries, 2 juniper berries, and more.

Yes, Warm Potato and Fontina Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Warm Potato and Fontina Salad

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