Grilled Potato Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette

Name: Grilled Potato Salad with Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 3 lb. red potatoes; Kosher salt; pepper; 1/4 c. aged sherry vinegar; 1 small shallot; 2 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1/2 c. blue cheese; c. olive oil; 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 14 oz. watercress; 2 green onions

By Bobby FlayPublished: May 26, 2012

Yields:

Prep Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Cal/Serv:

285

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Blue cheese gives this creamy grilled potato salad some punch, making it a flavorful summer side dish.

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Ingredients

3 lb. red potatoes
Kosher salt
pepper
1/4 cup aged sherry vinegar
1 small shallot
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 cup blue cheese
cup olive oil
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
14 oz. watercress
2 green onions

Directions

1. Step 1Place potatoes in 8-quart saucepot and add enough cold water to cover. Add 2 tablespoons salt and heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to medium and boil 10 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are just cooked through but not soft. Test by piercing a potato with a thin skewer or toothpick; when skewer meets some resistance but can slide all the way through, drain potatoes immediately. Potatoes can be drained and set aside at room temperature up to 4 hours ahead.
2. Step 2In medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, shallot, mustard, blue cheese, and 1/3 cup oil. Vinaigrette can be covered and refrigerated up to 4 hours ahead.
3. Step 3Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling on high.
4. Step 4Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Brush both sides of each slice with remaining 3 tablespoons oil, then sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
5. Step 5Place potato slices on hot grill grate. Grill 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned on both sides of slices, turning over once.
6. Step 6Place watercress on large serving platter. Top with potatoes and green onions. Drizzle vinaigrette on top. Serve immediately.