Best 10 Tomato Fennel And Watercress Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to crafting an unforgettable tomato, fennel, and watercress salad. This vibrant and refreshing dish is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Bursting with the juicy sweetness of ripe tomatoes, the aromatic notes of fennel, and the peppery bite of watercress, this salad is a delightful fusion of textures and flavors. We'll take you through a step-by-step process of selecting the finest ingredients, preparing them with care, and combining them into a culinary masterpiece. Along the way, we'll share tips for achieving the perfect balance of acidity, sweetness, and freshness that will make this salad the star of your next gathering. Are you ready to embark on this delectable journey? Let's dive right in and explore the secrets of crafting a tomato, fennel, and watercress salad that will leave your guests raving for more!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

TOMATO & FENNEL SALAD



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We like to use heirloom tomatoes in this simple salad. They're at their peak during the summer months and worth seeking out at your local grocery store or farmers' market. Which varieties you choose is up to you--any will work well here.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories     Healthy Potluck Side Dish Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar, or white-wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 pound tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts, (see Tip)

Steps:

  • Whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add tomatoes, fennel, parsley and pine nuts; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 320.8 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

TOMATO AND FENNEL SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Toss 2 pounds tomatoes (cut into wedges), 2 thinly sliced fennel bulbs and 1/2 thinly sliced red onion with 1/3 cup olive oil and 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon sugar and a generous amount of pepper. Let sit at least 30 minutes. Toss with 1 cup fresh parsley and 1/2 cup fennel fronds before serving.

TOMATO, FENNEL AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH FENNEL-TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Salad     Tomato     Fennel     Summer     Tarragon     Watercress     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
5 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
3 cups trimmed watercress
2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed, very thinly sliced lengthwise (about 3 cups)
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges

Steps:

  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  • Mix watercress, fennel and tomatoes in large bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

FENNEL, ROAST LEMON & TOMATO SALAD



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Combine roasted lemon with fronds of fennel, cherry tomatoes, pomegranate and herbs to make this colourful summer salad. It makes a perfect sharing dish

Provided by Rosie Birkett

Categories     Lunch, Side dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lemons
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
pinch of sugar
500g mixed tomatoes (I used cherry tomatoes and some larger ones)
3 fennel bulbs
100g pomegranate seeds
1⁄2 small pack tarragon leaves
1⁄2 small pack parsley leaves
1⁄2 small pack mint leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line a baking tray with baking parchment. Slice 1 lemon into thin rounds and spread out on the baking tray, drizzle over 1/2 tbsp oil and sprinkle over the sugar. Roast for 20-25 mins until shrivelled and caramelised in places. Keep an eye on them - you may have to take some out the oven before the others are done. These can be made in the morning and kept at room temperature.
  • While the lemons are cooking, roughly chop the tomatoes and thinly slice the fennel, saving the fronds. Put in a bowl with the remaining olive oil, juice from the other lemon and pomegranate seeds. Season to taste, then give everything a good mix.
  • When you're ready to serve, roughly chop all the herbs and mix them into the salad along with the roasted lemons and fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein

TOMATO, FENNEL AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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Have some fun with a fennel bulb. This salad is fresh, crisp, and full of flavor.

Provided by Barrett

Categories     Tomato Salad

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 teaspoon fennel seed, ground
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups trimmed and coarsely chopped watercress
2 bulbs fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced
6 large tomatoes

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, tarragon, mustard, fennel seed and olive oil.
  • Cut the tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick wedges. In a large salad bowl, combine the watercress, fennel and tomatoes. Toss with vinaigrette to coat, season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 99.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

FENNEL AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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This salad would be a welcome addition to any Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner table.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup chopped dried cranberries
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
6 bunches watercress - rinsed, dried and trimmed
3 bulbs fennel - trimmed, cored and thinly sliced
3 small heads radicchio, cored and chopped
1 cup pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cranberries, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, garlic and salt. Whisk in the olive oil.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine the watercress, fennel, radicchio and pecans. Stir the vinaigrette and pour over salad. Toss well and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 201.8 mg, Sugar 3 g

FENNEL AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 fennel bulb, sliced thin lengthwise
2 cups watercress sprigs, the coarse stems discarded and the springs washed and spun dry

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk the zest and the orange juice with salt to taste, whisking until the salt is dissolved, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. In another bowl toss the fennel with half the dressing until it is coated well. Add the watercress to the remaining dressing, toss it until it is just coated well, and divide it between 2 plates, mounding the fennel in the middle.

TOMATO AND FENNEL SALAD



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Juicy beefsteak tomatoes, sweet watermelon, and crisp fennel combine to create a refreshing end-of-summer salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/2-inch wedges
3/4 pound pound seedless watermelon, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (2 cups)
1 small fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fennel fronds

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, watermelon, fennel, lemon juice, and olive oil. Add fennel fronds, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g

WATERCRESS AND FENNEL SALAD



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 bunches watercress, well rinsed and dried
1 large bulb fennel
4 scallions
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Remove most of the stems from the watercress and place in a salad bowl. Trim the stems from the fennel and slice the bulb, including the core, very thin. Add to the bowl. Trim the scallions, chop and add to the bowl.
  • Mix the vinegar and mustard together. Beat in the oil to make a smooth emulsion. Pour over the ingredients in the salad bowl and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 131, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 268 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WATERCRESS AND FENNEL SALAD



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 7

Zest of 1 orange, plus 2 tablespoons juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 bunches watercress, trimmed and washed
1 fennel bulb, halved lengthwise, cored, and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine orange zest and juice, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add olive oil in a slow, steady, thin stream while whisking constantly.
  • Toss watercress and fennel with dressing just before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best taste.
  • Use a mandoline or sharp knife to thinly slice the fennel and radishes for a more uniform look and even cooking.
  • Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and slightly browned, about 5 minutes, for a nutty flavor and added crunch.
  • Use fresh watercress for the best flavor and texture. If you can't find watercress, arugula or baby spinach are good substitutes.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time and let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Taste the salad before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed.

Conclusion:

This tomato, fennel, and watercress salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or summer dinner. The combination of sweet tomatoes, crunchy fennel, peppery watercress, and toasted walnuts is sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it's a healthy and nutritious way to enjoy fresh summer produce.

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