Best Watercress Strawberry And Toasted Sesame Salad Recipes

WATERCRESS, STRAWBERRY, AND TOASTED-SESAME SALAD

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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

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 SESAME SALAD

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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 bunch watercress
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

Steps:

Discard coarse stems from watercress and put watercress in a bowl. Lightly toast sesame seeds. In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, oils, and salt and pepper to taste until dressing is combined well. Drizzle dressing over watercress and toss with 2 teaspoons sesame seeds.
Serve salad sprinkled with remaining teaspoon sesame seeds.

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

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 SALAD WITH SOY-SESAME DRESSING

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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 bunch watercress
1 head endive
1/2 of an orange, peeled
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or more to taste)
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Trim the stalks from the watercress. Wash and spin dry the leaves. Rinse the endive and slice it lengthwise into thin slivers. Place the endive in a salad bowl with the watercress.
Remove the pith from the orange segments and cut them into small pieces.
In a small bowl, combine the garlic with the soy sauce, the vinegar and the sesame and olive oils. Crush the garlic into the dressing with a fork, and then remove it. Season the dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
Toss the salad in the dressing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 165, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 180 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams