Best Fennel Watercress And Endive Salad With Toasted Pine Nuts Recipes

Fennel and Watercress Salad image

Provided by Anonymous

Time 20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup chopped dried cranberries
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 bunches watercress - rinsed, dried and trimmed
3 bulbs fennel - trimmed, cored and thinly sliced
3 small heads radicchio, cored and chopped
1 cup pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the cranberries, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, garlic and salt. Whisk in the olive oil.
In a large salad bowl, combine the watercress, fennel, radicchio and pecans. Stir the vinaigrette and pour over salad. Toss well and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 201.8 mg, Sugar 3 g

Turkey-and-Watercress Salad image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 1h5m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 cups farro
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup cranberry sauce
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups shredded cooked turkey
2 stalks celery, chopped, plus 1/4 cup leaves
2 cups watercress (from 1 bunch), tough stems removed

Steps:

In a medium saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Add 2 teaspoons salt and farro; cook until tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool completely, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, whisk together mustard, cranberry sauce, and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in oil. Toss farro with turkey, celery, celery leaves, and 1/3 cup dressing. Just before serving, fold in watercress and season with more salt and pepper. Serve, with remaining dressing on the side.

Fennel, Watercress, and Endive Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts image

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup balsamic vinegar
7 medium heads Belgian endive, halved, cut lengthwise into strips
2 large fennel bulbs (about 20 ounces total), trimmed, bulbs halved lengthwise, cored, cut lengthwise into thin strips
2 bunches watercress, thick ends trimmed (about 5 1/2 cups packed)
1 Granny Smith apple, cored, quartered, sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
Parmesan cheese shavings

Steps:

Boil balsamic vinegar in small skillet over medium-high heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes.
Combine endive, fennel, watercress and apple in large bowl. Add olive oil and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 8 plates. Drizzle with reduced balsamic vinegar, dividing equally. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Garnish with Parmesan shavings.