Best Watercress Salad With Warm Vinaigrette Recipes

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WATERCRESS SALAD WITH WARM MUSTARD DRESSING



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Light, creamy, warm, and slightly-sweet egg-based dressing is the perfect companion to zesty watercress. This is adapted from a recipe in "Valentine Dinner for Two" from the February 1977 issue of Glamour magazine, which we updated for our 2016 Epi Valentine's Menu.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Valentine's Day     Salad     Salad Dressing     Watercress     Winter     Dinner     Healthy     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large egg
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Pinch of smoked paprika
1 bunch watercress, trimmed, washed (about 2 cups)

Steps:

  • Whisk egg, lemon juice, mustard, and sugar in a medium heatproof bowl set over a pot of barely simmering water; cook until mixture is foamy, thickened, and hot to the touch, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in pepper, coriander, 1 1/2 tsp. oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 1/2 tsp. oil in a small skillet over medium. Add pumpkin seeds, paprika, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and cook, stirring constantly, until seeds are golden and puffed, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool.
  • Toss watercress with warm dressing in a large bowl. Top with pumpkin seeds before serving.

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

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

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 SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Danny Boome

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch or 2 cups watercress
1 orange, juiced
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Place watercress in a bowl of cold water to rinse well, then dry. Whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, and olive oil to emulsify. Add sesame seeds to vinaigrette. Toss watercress in vinaigrette to coat.

SPINACH AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE



Spinach and Watercress Salad with Lime Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch spinach, stems removed, washed and dried
2 bunches watercress, trimmed and washed
1 small red onion, julienned
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the spinach, watercress and onion in a bowl. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to coat well. Serve immediately on chilled plates.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE



Butternut Squash and Watercress Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallot (about 1 small)
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 cup pomegranate seeds
12 ounces (about 2 bunches) watercress, tough stems removed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Toss the squash with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast, stirring once halfway through, until the squash is just tender and golden, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, and cover to keep warm.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, shallots, lemon zest and ginger. While whisking, slowly add the remaining 4 tablespoons of oil in a slow, steady stream until the dressing is thickened and emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, in a large mixing bowl, toss the watercress, warm squash and pomegranate seeds with the vinaigrette until coated; transfer to a serving platter.
  • Serve while the squash is still warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calorie, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 3.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 163 milligrams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 9 grams

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH WARM VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Salad     Mustard     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Honey     Shallot     Watercress     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 bunches of watercress, coarse stems discarded and the tender sprigs rinsed and spun dry (about 9 cups packed loosely)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan whisk together the shallot, the mustard, the honey, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Heat the dressing over moderately low heat, whisking occasionally, until it is hot and in a bowl toss it with the watercress.

WATERCRESS AND PERSIMMON SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE



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Fuyu persimmons, which resemble tomatoes in shape, are best enjoyed while still firm and slightly crisp. The sweet, meaty wedges make a gorgeous counterpoint to the tangle of peppery greens.

Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Holiday 2018     Christmas     Christmas Eve     New Year's Eve     Thanksgiving     Winter     Fall     Appetizer     Salad     Persimmon     Watercress     Tree Nut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Dairy Free

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 Tbsp Champagne vinegar
2 Tbsp minced shallot
1 tsp grated lemon zest
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 firm-ripe Fuyu persimmons
16 cups watercress (from 2 bunches), tough stems discarded

Steps:

  • Whisk together vinegar, shallot, zest, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a small bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined well.
  • Peel persimmons and cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges. Toss watercress with persimmons and enough vinaigrette to coat, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Do Ahead
  • Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead and chilled.

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