Best Bibb Watercress And Mint Salad Recipes

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WATERCRESS SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING



Watercress Salad with Lime Dressing image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch watercress, trimmed and coarsely chopped
4 sprigs fresh mint, chopped, 2 tablespoons
A handful of flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 heart of romaine, coarsely chopped
1 ripe lime, juiced
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Coarse salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine watercress, mint, parsley and romaine in a small salad bowl. Combine lime juice and sugar in a small dressing bowl. Whisk oil into lime juice in a slow stream. Pour dressing over the salad and season with salt and pepper, to your taste.

BIBB LETTUCE, PARSLEY, AND MINT SALAD



Bibb Lettuce, Parsley, and Mint Salad image

Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Salad     Side     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Mint     Cucumber     Parsley     Lettuce     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium head Bibb lettuce, leaves torn if large (6 cups)
1 1/3 cups packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
2/3 cup packed mint leaves
1/2 seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk together lemon juice, oils, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Toss lettuce, herbs, and cucumber with just enough dressing to coat.

CREAMY BIBB SALAD



Creamy Bibb Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Rinse 2 or 3 anchovy fillets, then puree in a blender with a handful each of chopped chives and parsley and the juice of 1 lemon. Add 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1/2 cup sour cream and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, then drizzle over Bibb lettuce.

BIBB-AND-CITRUS SALAD WITH SESAME CRUNCH



Bibb-and-Citrus Salad with Sesame Crunch image

Colorful and fresh, with ruby-red grapefruit, avocado, and soft lettuce leaves, this salad is a lively mix of flavors and textures. Tender herbs and a sesame-almond crunch make it truly next level.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1/4 cup white sesame seeds
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon whisked egg white (from 1 large egg)
3 ruby-red grapefruits
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons almond oil
4 tablespoons neutral oil, such as safflower or grapeseed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 heads Bibb or Boston lettuce, outside leaves discarded, inner leaves washed well and dried
3 avocados, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh herbs, such as parsley or mint, or a combination

Steps:

  • Sesame Crunch:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine almonds, sesame seeds, coriander, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Add egg white and stir to combine. Spread mixture into a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Roast, stirring once, until golden and crunchy, about 12 minutes. If sticking to pan, scrape up with a spatula, then let cool completely. Crunch can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week. (Makes 3/4 cup.)
  • Salad:Remove peel and white pith from grapefruits. Slice 2 into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Hold remaining grapefruit over a bowl and cut between membranes, allowing segments to fall into bowl. Squeeze juice into bowl.
  • Whisk together mustard, vinegar, 2 teaspoons juice, and coriander. Gradually whisk in both oils until thick and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss lettuce with 1/4 cup dressing; season with salt and pepper. Serve with avocados, grapefruit slices and segments, herbs, and sesame crunch, drizzled with more dressing.

BIBB LETTUCE, WATERCRESS, AND RADISH SALAD



BIBB LETTUCE, WATERCRESS, AND RADISH SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 cup olive oil
1 large head of Bibb lettuce, coarsely torn (about 9 cups)
1 large bunch watercress, tough stems trimmed (about 4 cups)
4 green onions, chopped
4 large radishes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, mustard, and tarragon in bowl to blend. Whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Combine lettuce, watercress, green onions, and radishes in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat and serve. TEST-KITCHEN TIP: To keep watercress fresh for up to three days, store in the refrigerator in a deep bowl with the leafy tops submerged in cold water - yes, upside down. Drain well before using.

BIBB, WATERCRESS, AND MINT SALAD



Bibb, Watercress, and Mint Salad image

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar (available at specialty foods shops) or white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
5 heads of Bibb lettuce, leaves torn into bite-size pieces, rinsed, and spun dry (about 10 cups)
2 large bunches of watercress, coarse stems discarded and the leaves rinsed and spun dry (about 5 cups)
2 cups fresh mint leaves, rinsed and spun dry

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together the vinegar, the mustard, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. In a large bowl toss the greens with the dressing.

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