Best Watercress And Belgian Endive Salad Recipes

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WATERCRESS, ENDIVE, AND ORANGE SALAD



Watercress, Endive, and Orange Salad image

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 oranges
1 1/2 tablespoons Sherry wine vinegar
Pinch of sugar
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed
3 large heads of Belgian endive, trimmed, thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Using small sharp knife, cut peel and white pith from oranges. Cut oranges into 1 1/2-inch chunks. Set aside.
  • Whisk vinegar and sugar in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. Add watercress, endive, and oranges; toss to coat. Divide salad among 6 plates. Sprinkle with walnuts and serve.

WATERCRESS, ENDIVE SALAD



Watercress, Endive Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 bunches watercress
4 endive
1/2 cup mustard vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Chop and remove stems from watercress. Cut endive into cross pieces. Toss the two together and dress with mustard vinaigrette.

WATERCRESS, ENDIVE, AND GRILLED-PEACH SALAD



Watercress, Endive, and Grilled-Peach Salad image

This summer salad has it all -- crunchy, peppery greens; soft, smooth cheese; and sweet, smoky, slightly caramelized peaches hot off the grill.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 recipe Grilled Peaches
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 Belgian endives, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
2 bunches stemmed watercress (about 8 cups)
6 ounces halved bocconcini, or sliced fresh mozzarella

Steps:

  • Prepare grilled peaches; quarter each half, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice and olive oil; season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
  • Add Belgian endives, stemmed watercress, and bocconcini or mozzarella. Toss to coat. Divide among plates; arrange peaches next to salad.

BELGIAN ENDIVE AND GRAIN MUSTARD SALAD



Belgian Endive and Grain Mustard Salad image

This is a fresh, tangy salad, loaded with sweet-sour flavor and given a good crunch by toasted hazelnuts. The bitter endive and peppery watercress complement each other beautifully, and it's all tarted up with a citrusy dressing. It's easy, and delicious.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     easy, quick, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup shelled hazelnuts
1 teaspoon grain mustard
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons orange juice
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon vegetable or corn oil
1 pound red or white Belgian endive, separated into leaves
1 bunch watercress

Steps:

  • Put hazelnuts into a sealed freezer bag, and bash them with a rolling pin to break them into pieces. Toast in a small dry skillet until browned and aromatic. Transfer to a bowl to cool.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, lime juice, orange juice, honey, salt, sesame oil and vegetable oil. Set aside.
  • On a large platter, toss together the Belgian endive and watercress. Sprinkle with toasted hazelnuts, and drizzle with citrus and mustard dressing, tossing to combine everything well.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 114, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 115 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WATERCRESS AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH PEARS AND ROQUEFORT



Watercress and Endive Salad With Pears and Roquefort image

Pears go wonderfully with all types of blue cheese, whether Roquefort, Stilton, Gorgonzola or an American blue such as Maytag.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large, ripe but firm Comice or Bartlett pear
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons pecans 1 ounce, lightly toasted
1 bunch watercress, trimmed about 4 ounces
2 endives, broken into leaves
2 ounces Roquefort, Stilton or another blue cheese, crumbled
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon sherry or Champagne vinegar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, to taste
Salt
freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon walnut oil

Steps:

  • Peel, core and thinly slice the pear. Cut the slices in half so they're not too long. Toss with the lime juice.
  • Combine the pears, pecans, watercress, endive, blue cheese and tarragon in a large bowl. Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, olive oil and walnut oil. Toss with the salad, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 231, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 319 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TOMATO, WATERCRESS AND ENDIVE SALAD



Tomato, Watercress and Endive Salad image

Watercress is readily available year-round and is a perfect way to sharpen up a salad. As part of a big meal, this dish can serve as a refreshing between-course palate cleanser.

Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large head Belgian endive, leaves separated
2 cups watercress sprigs (large stems removed)
4 medium-size ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
Raspberry Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange the endive leaves on a large platter, fanning them out from the center. Roughly chop the watercress, and sprinkle it over the endive. Top with the tomato wedges, and drizzle with Raspberry Vinaigrette, to taste. Serve immediately.
  • Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover and chill until ready to use.

WATERCRESS, ENDIVE AND MUSHROOM SALAD



Watercress, Endive and Mushroom Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bunch watercress
2 large, compact heads Belgian endive
1/2 pound fresh, unblemished mushrooms
3/4 cup finely grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon imported mustard
1/2 cup sour cream
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup corn, peanut or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Trim off and discard the tough stem ends of the watercress. Put the tender leaves and remaining stems in a salad bowl.
  • Cut off the bottoms of each head of endive. Cut each head into 1-inch lengths and separate the leaves. There should be about 2 cups. Add it to the salad bowl.
  • Rinse the mushrooms and pat dry. Cut them into thin slices. There should be about 1 1/2 cups. Add to the salad bowl.
  • Sprinkle the greens with the cheese.
  • Blend in a separate bowl the garlic, mustard and sour cream. Add salt and pepper. Stir in the vinegar and the oil.
  • Pour the sauce over the salad greens and toss to blend.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 281, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 426 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RED ENDIVE AND WATERCRESS SALAD



Red Endive and Watercress Salad image

The vinaigrette for this salad benefits from standing for 1 hour to let the flavors of the thyme and garlic develop.

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon malt vinegar or cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb Belgian endives (4 large), cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
6 oz red endive or radicchio di Treviso, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces, or 1 medium round head radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces
2 cups loosely packed watercress sprigs (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Whisk together vinegar, mustard, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large salad bowl until combined, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Cover vinaigrette and let stand 1 hour.
  • Add salad greens to vinaigrette and toss to coat.

WATERCRESS AND ENDIVE SALAD



Watercress and Endive Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large bunch watercress
2 heads Belgian endive
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut off the tough stems of the watercress and discard.
  • Cut off the end of the endive and cut the head into bite-size pieces.
  • Rinse watercress and endive and drain or spin dry. Put in a salad bowl.
  • Put the lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Using a wire whisk, beat in the oil. Pour the dressing over the salad greens and toss.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 101, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 181 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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