Best Boston Lettuce And Watercress Salad Recipes

BOSTON LETTUCE AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Boston Lettuce and Watercress Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 head Boston lettuce
1 bunch watercress
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped red onions
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
4 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Core the lettuce and separate the leaves. Trim off tough stems of watercress. Rinse the greens and shake off excess moisture.
Combine vinegar, garlic, onions and mustard in a serving bowl, blending with a wire whisk. Add the oil gradually, and season with salt and pepper.
Add the greens and toss well with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 141, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 237 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

WATERCRESS AND BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD WITH WALNUTS

Watercress and Boston Lettuce Salad with Walnuts image

Categories Salad Leafy Green No-Cook Quick & Easy Low/No Sugar Walnut Watercress Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 bunch of watercress, coarse stems discarded and the leaves ;washed well and spun dry (about 2 cups)
2 cups torn Boston lettuce, washed well and spun dry
3 radishes, cut into julienne strips
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted lightly and chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl whisk together the lemon juice, the oil, salt and pepper to taste until the dressing is emulsified, add the watercress, the lettuce, the radishes, and the walnuts, and toss the salad well.