Best Watercress Pistachio And Orange Blossom Salad Recipes

WATERCRESS, AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Ingredients

Steps:

Soak 1/4 thinly sliced red onion in cold water, about 10 minutes. Whisk 1/4 cup orange juice, the juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl. Whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Drain the onion; toss with 2 bunches watercress, 2 sliced avocados, 2 segmented oranges and the dressing. Top with chopped toasted hazelnuts.

WATERCRESS, PISTACHIO AND ORANGE-BLOSSOM SALAD

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Tarragon, basil, dill and cilantro are elevated from garnish to the centerpiece of this dish from Yotam Ottolenghi.

Provided by Ligaya Mishan

Categories quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, more to taste
1 teaspoon orange-blossom water
Salt
black pepper to taste
3 1/2 cups watercress, thick stalks removed
Scant 1 cup basil leaves
1 1/2 cups cilantro leaves
1/4 cup dill
1/4 cup tarragon leaves
1/3 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, lightly toasted and coarsely crushed

Steps:

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, orange-blossom water and salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, place watercress and herbs. Set aside until you are ready to serve the salad; you can leave greens in refrigerator in an airtight container for a few hours. Just before serving, pour dressing and pistachios over the leaves and toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 192, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 175 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

WATERCRESS AND ORANGE SALAD

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The peppery greens pair well with the sweet citrus in this salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 navel oranges
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 bunches watercress (about 1 1/2 pounds total), thick ends removed

Steps:

Slice off both ends of oranges. With a sharp knife, cut away peel and pith. Cut along membranes to remove segments. Squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from membranes into a small bowl.
Add oil, vinegar, and mustard; whisk to combine, and season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, toss together watercress and dressing; top with orange segments, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g

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