Best Cucumber Watercress Salad Recipes

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CUCUMBER WATERCRESS SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 English (European) seedless cucumber, diced
1 1/2 cups watercress leaves, the yield of a healthy bundle from the market
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons cold water
3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Combine cucumbers and watercress in a large bowl. Whisk the honey, vinegar, and water together. Pour over salad and toss well to combine. Season with dill and salt and toss salad again.

RED LEAF LETTUCE, WATERCRESS, AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



Red Leaf Lettuce, Watercress, and Cucumber Salad with Buttermilk Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Dairy     Garlic     Mustard     Cucumber     Spring     Sour Cream     Watercress     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 12

For dressing
1/2 cup well-shaken low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard, or to taste
For salad
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1 small head red leaf lettuce (1/2 pound), torn into pieces
1 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded
1 cup thinly sliced seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped)

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a small bowl with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Make salad:
  • Soak onion in 1 cup cold water 10 minutes, then drain well in a sieve.
  • Toss lettuce, watercress, and cucumber together in a bowl and divide among 6 plates. Spoon dressing over, then sprinkle salads with onion.

CRUNCHY WATERCRESS, CUCUMBER & RADISH SALAD



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A superhealthy, summery salad perfect for barbeques and picnic

Provided by Emma Lewis

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cucumber
2x bags watercress
2x bags baby radishes , halved if large
6 tbsp natural yogurt
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove , crushed
sprig dill , leaves only, chopped

Steps:

  • To make the dressing, whisk together all the ingredients, then season. (This can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.) Peel the cucumber into long, thin strips with a vegetable peeler, discarding the seeded section. Just before leaving, arrange the watercress, cucumber and radishes in a portable container. Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 3 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.12 milligram of sodium

WATERCRESS AND CUCUMBER SALAD



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This refreshing Watercress and Cucumber Salad with a simple dressing is ready in 10 minutes. It makes for a delicious side dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 bunches watercress (12 ounces each), trimmed
1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and mustard; season with salt and pepper. Add watercress and cucumber; toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g

CUCUMBER AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
1 bunch of watercress, trimmed
1/2 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Splash of water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cucumber, watercress and parsley.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the honey, vinegar, water and season. Whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat.

SQUID SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, WATERCRESS, AND CILANTRO



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Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     Kid-Friendly     Lunch     Squid     Cucumber     Spring     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Watercress     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for grill
1 pound squid (bodies and tentacles), cleaned
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons (or more) unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon (or more) chili oil
2 Persian cucumbers or 1 English hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced lengthwise
1/2 bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed (about 2 cups)
1/2 bunch cilantro, thick stems trimmed (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Toss squid with 1 tablespoon oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill squid, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer squid to a cutting board and slice bodies into bite-size pieces.
  • Toss squid with vinegar and chili oil in a clean large bowl. Add cucumbers, watercress, and cilantro and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and more vinegar and chili oil, if desired.

SQUID SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, WATERCRESS, AND CILANTRO



SQUID SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, WATERCRESS, AND CILANTRO image

Categories     Fish

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for grill
1 pound squid (bodies and tentacles), cleaned
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons (or more) unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon (or more) chili oil
2 Persian cucumbers or 1 English hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced lengthwise
½ bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed (about 2 cups)
½ bunch cilantro, thick stems trimmed (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Prepare grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Toss squid with 1 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Grill squid, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer squid to a cutting board and slice bodies into bite-size pieces. Toss squid with vinegar and chili oil in a clean large bowl. Add cucumbers, watercress, and cilantro and toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and more vinegar and chili oil, if desired.

PEPPERED BEEF WITH WATERCRESS AND CUCUMBER SALAD



Peppered Beef With Watercress And Cucumber Salad image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups stemmed watercress
2 cucumbers, peeled, halved, seeded and julienned
4 teaspoons lemon juice
8 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound beef tenderloin, cut into 4 equal pieces and flattened to almost 1/4 inch
2 tablespoons cracked black peppercorns

Steps:

  • Toss the watercress and cucumbers together in a glass or ceramic bowl. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper and toss to coat. Set aside.
  • Heat a large, heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot.
  • Meanwhile, coat each piece of beef on both sides in the peppercorns. Place in the pan and saute until medium rare, about 30 seconds per side.
  • Place 1 piece of beef on each of 4 plates, top with the salad and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 395, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 213 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

WATERCRESS AND CUCUMBER SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     No-Cook     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Raw

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 bunches watercress (12 ounces each), trimmed
1/2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and mustard; season with salt and pepper. Add watercress and cucumber; toss to combine. Serve immediately.

AUSTRALIAN LAMB CUCUMBER AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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Categories     Lamb

Yield 4-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

AUSTRALIAN LAMB
• 1 Australian Lamb leg, boneless
• 2 tablespoons coarse sea or kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons fresh oregano leaves
• olive oil
SALAD
• 2 Persian or ½ english cucumber
• ½ bulb fennel (anise), white part only
• 2 bunches watercress, leaves separated from roots
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Remove netting and open leg of lamb. Pound to around 1-2 inch thickness. Season with salt, pepper and oregano. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or overnight for a more "cured" flavor. 2. Drain away excess juices and pat lamb dry with a paper towel, wiping off excess seasoning. Allow to come to room temperature, then brush generously with olive oil. Preheat grill or barbecue to medium high and add remaining oil. Add lamb and brown on all sides, then continue to barbecue, turning occasionally for 10-20 minutes, depending on thickness. The lamb can be finished in a covered grill or 350F oven. Transfer to clean platter, cover loosely with foil and allow to rest for at least 10 minutes. 3. For the salad, cut cucumber and fennel in half lengthwise and slice as thinly as possible. For paper-thin slices, use a vegetable peeler or mandolin. Place in large bowl with watercress leaves. 4. Just before serving, whisk the oil, juice of ½ of the lemon, mustard, and season to taste. Toss through the salad. 5. Place salad on large platter or individual plates. Slice desired amount of lamb thinly across the grain and arrange over salad. Squeeze over extra lemon juice, or lemon-infused oil. 6. Toss the salad with half of the dressing and serve with the chops. Drizzle the chops with the rest of the dressing. Serve with a dry, full-bodied white wine and crusty bread.

WATERCRESS & CUCUMBER SALAD



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Make and share this Watercress & Cucumber Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kermit in Huntsville

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch salt and pepper
24 ounces watercress
1/2 English cucumber (halved and sliced)

Steps:

  • Combine dressing and pour over watercress and cucumber.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.7, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 113.2, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.1, Protein 4.3

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