Best Watercress Citrus Salad With Pomegranate Poppy Seed Dressing Recipes

POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
• 2. Select Variable 1.
• 3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
• 4. Blend for 1 minute, then reduce speed to Variable 3. Remove the lid plug.
• 5. Add poppy seeds through the lid plug opening. Continue to blend for 5 more seconds.
• 6. Pour into one-quart microwaveable bowl. Cook for 2 minutes on High. Whisk to keep mixture smooth.
• 7. Microwave an additional 2 minutes. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

FRUIT SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Toss grapes, strawberries and blueberries with sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in lime juice, and poppy seeds. Let sit at room temperature for at least 1/2 an hour. Garnish with pistachios and serve.

POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together all the ingredients. Use immediately or store covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

WATERCRESS AND CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the watercress, grapefruit supremes and juice, orange supremes and juice, olive oil and some salt and pepper in a large bowl. Gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.

STRAWBERRY ROMAINE SALAD AND CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine 1 bunch torn romaine lettuce, 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced, and 2 cups strawberries, halved, in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup light mayonnaise, 1/4 cup skim milk, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Truvia® natural sweetener spoonable,* 1 teaspoon vinegar and 1 teaspoon poppy seeds. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup slivered almonds.
• *or 8 packets Truvia® natural sweetener

POMEGRANATE AND POPPY SEED SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix all salad ingredients.
• In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until well blended. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

WATERCRESS, PEAR AND POMEGRANATE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Combine watercress and lettuce in bowl. Pour all but 2 tablespoons dressing over; toss to coat. Divide greens among 6 plates. Arrange 4 pear wedges in spoke pattern on each plate. Drizzle 2 tablespoons dressing over pears. Sprinkle with cheese and pomegranate kernels.

CITRUS SALAD WITH POMEGRANATE SEEDS

Steps:

• Cut away peel and pith of citrus fruits. Then, working over a bowl to catch the juices, cut segments free of membrane.
• Line a large serving platter with pomelo slices and place citrus segments in rows on top. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and garnish with gooseberries.