Best Watercress Strawberry And Almond Salad With Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette Recipes

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH DRIED FRUIT AND ALMONDS

Watercress Salad with Dried Fruit and Almonds image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches watercress, hand-torn
1 cup almonds, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

Make a quick vinaigrette by whisking together the vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper (or throw the ingredients into a small jar with a lid, cover, and shake). Pour the vinaigrette over the watercress and toss to coat. Garnish with the toasted slivered almonds and dried cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calorie, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 142 milligrams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 6 grams

EMILY'S STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC SALAD

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This sweet, tangy salad has lots of plate appeal with its colorful ingredients. Make the dressing in advance if you choose.

Provided by Cincy Emily

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 small shallot, peeled and chopped
2 small cloves garlic, peeled
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup olive oil
1 head red lettuce leaves, rinsed, dried, and torn
½ small red onion, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-wide slivers
¼ cup sliced almonds, lightly toasted
1 pint fresh strawberries, rinsed and sliced
½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

To make the dressing, place the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, shallot, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a mini food processor. Pulse until blended. Slowly pour in the olive oil, and pulse again until thoroughly blended. Set aside or refrigerate until needed.
Divide lettuce between 6 serving plates, and top with red onion, almonds, strawberries, and feta cheese. Serve dressing on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 440.5 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

ALMOND STRAWBERRY SALAD

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It's easy to love this pretty salad topped with strawberries and sliced almonds. With just a few ingredients, it's loaded with flavor. -Renae Rossow, Union, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 cup honey-roasted sliced almonds
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

Place spinach, strawberries and almonds in a large bowl. Mix vinegar, honey and sugar until blended; toss with salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges