Ingredients

  • 1 pound red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, trimmed of excess fat
  • 1 bunch watercress, tough stems removed

Method

  • Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water; season with salt.
  • Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then transfer to a large bowl and add the celery.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, olive oil, buttermilk, Worcestershire sauce, paprika and chives in a large bowl.
  • Brush 3 tablespoons of the dressing all over the steak.
  • Toss 1/2 cup of the dressing with the potatoes and celery; set aside the remaining dressing.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt evenly in a large cast-iron skillet and heat over high heat until very hot, 5 minutes.
  • Drizzle a small amount of olive oil (about 1/4 teaspoon) into the skillet.
  • Add the steak; sear until well browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to medium high; flip the steak and sear until well browned on the other side, 4 to 5 more minutes for medium rare.
  • Remove to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
  • Toss the watercress with the remaining dressing.
  • Serve with the steak and potatoes.
  • Photograph by Charles Masters