Best Watercress Dip Recipes

SPINACH-AND-WATERCRESS DIP

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Spinach-watercress dip becomes a handheld salad when scooped up by lettuce leaves.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound spinach, tough stems discarded
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 cups Greek yogurt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 bunch watercress, coarsely chopped, plus small sprigs for garnish
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ounces assorted heads baby lettuce, leaves separated, for serving

Steps:

Wash spinach; drain, but do not dry. Transfer to a large stockpot. Cover, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel, and squeeze out excess liquid. Let cool slightly; coarsely chop. Set aside.
Heat oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate, and let cool slightly.
Whisk together yogurt and lemon zest and juice in a medium bowl. Stir in spinach, onion, and watercress; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with watercress sprigs, and serve with lettuce leaves for dipping.

WATERCRESS DIP

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This dip developed in our Test Kitchen is similar to mock guacamole. A bit of horseradish gives it some zip.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 bunch watercress, trimmed (about 6 cups)
4 green onions, cut into fourths
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
Tortilla chips

Steps:

In a food processor or blender, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover and process until finely chopped. Add cream cheese; process until creamy and blended. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

WATERCRESS DIP

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Provided by Bob Morris

Categories easy, quick, dips and spreads, side dish

Time 10m

Yield About 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

2 bunches watercress
3 pounds cream cheese
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

Thoroughly wash and dry the watercress. Chop it roughly, then finely chop it in a food processor. Place cream cheese in the bowl of a mixer and blend on medium speed until smooth. Add the sour cream and blend to combine. Add watercress and continue blending until smooth. Serve with raw vegetables, thin toasts or chips.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 284, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 286 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

CREAMY WATERCRESS DIP

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Make and share this Creamy Watercress Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 cups watercress, washed and trimmed
6 green onions, cut into 2 inch lengths
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
salt and pepper

Steps:

.In a food processor, pulse watercress and green onion until coarsely chopped.
Add cream cheese and mayo and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper, pulse to blend.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.4, Fat 49.1, SaturatedFat 23.4, Cholesterol 132.6, Sodium 671.7, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 8, Protein 13.3