Best Watercress Salad With Strawberries 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, STRAWBERRY, AND TOASTED-SESAME SALAD

Watercress, Strawberry, and Toasted-Sesame Salad image

Opposite flavors attract in this composition of peppery watercress and honeyed strawberries, and the result is a unanimous hit. It takes just a few minutes to assemble the opus of bright colors and flavors that include feta, toasted sesame seeds, and roasted tamari almonds.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups lightly packed watercress, tough stems removed
2 cups sliced strawberries (8 ounces)
1/4 cup roasted tamari or salted almonds, coarsely chopped
3 ounces feta, crumbled (3/4 cup)

Steps:

Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat, shaking frequently, until fragrant and golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool.
Meanwhile, whisk together oil and vinegar in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add watercress, strawberries, almonds, sesame seeds, and feta. Toss gently to combine; season to taste. Serve immediately.

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories weekday, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 bunches watercress
1 1/2 cups strawberries
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Remove and discard all heavy stems from the watercress. Rinse the watercress thoroughly, then dry it on paper towels or in a salad spinner. Put in a bowl.
Rinse the strawberries and remove the hulls. If the berries are large, slice them. Otherwise, cut them into quarters. Add to the bowl with the watercress.
Beat the vinegar and oil together, pour over the berries and watercress and toss. Season with pepper, toss again, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 121, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 23 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

WATERCRESS, STRAWBERRY AND ALMOND SALAD WITH BALSAMIC HONEY VINAIGRETTE

Watercress, Strawberry and Almond Salad with Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups trimmed watercress
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 cup sliced almonds, roasted
4 shallots, sliced thinly, or 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

Place watercress, strawberries, almonds and shallots in a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey and salt; whisk in olive oil until smooth and uniform. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss gently. Serve immediately.;