Best Winter Fruit And Watercress Salad Recipes

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WINTER FRUIT SALAD



Winter Fruit Salad image

This is a salad with quinoa. It is a grain that is similar to rice and couscous and is available in most health food stores.

Provided by Barrett

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ⅓ cups quinoa, rinsed
1 ½ cups water
2 kumquats - seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup olive oil
2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 Bosc pear - peeled, cored and chopped
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup trimmed and coarsely chopped watercress

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat stirring often, until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, combine the kumquats, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, pear and cucumber. Add the dressing and toss well. Add the watercress and toss again and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 166.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH DRIED FRUIT AND ALMONDS



Watercress Salad with Dried Fruit and Almonds image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

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