Best Simple Watercress Salad Recipes

SIMPLE WATERCRESS SALAD

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White-wine vinaigrette brings out the delicate flavor of watercress without overwhelming it in this quick side salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 bunches watercress, tough stems trimmed, coarsely chopped (8 cups)

Steps:

Combine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a salad bowl. Slowly whisk in oil. Add watercress and toss with vinaigrette to evenly coat. Serve immediately.

WATERCRESS & ORANGE SALAD

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Keep this recipe handy when you need to make a special salad quickly. The flavorful vinaigrette adds a refreshing touch to the greens and oranges. -Alpha Wilson, Roswell, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 bunches watercress, trimmed (about 10 cups)
4 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine watercress and oranges. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CUCUMBER WATERCRESS SALAD

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

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.

WATERCRESS SALAD

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Provided by Ming Tsai

Categories side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

Juice of 2 limes
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons chopped macadamia nuts, save a little for garnish
3 cups watercress
Salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

In a bowl, whisk together juice, sugar and oil. Toss well with nuts and greens. Season and check.

EASY TOFU AND WATERCRESS SALAD

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One of Hawaii's local favorites. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

Provided by getinmybelly

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 bunch watercress
1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 (8 ounce) package bean sprouts
1 (8 ounce) container grape tomatoes, halved
1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
½ cup minced green onion
⅓ cup shoyu (Japanese soy sauce)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

Cut watercress into 1 1/2-inch lengths. Combine with tofu, bean sprouts, grape tomatoes, tuna, and green onion in a large bowl.
Mix shoyu, olive oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger, and garlic together in a bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad (a little goes a long way) and toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 840.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SPICY WATERCRESS SALAD

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Spicy watercress salad.

Provided by Herbivore

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cucumber, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
½ red onion, roughly chopped
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 dash hot pepper sauce
2 bunches watercress, stems removed

Steps:

Combine cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl.
Place watercress on a serving platter or bowl. Pour cucumber mixture over watercress.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 286.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g