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
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
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
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
Categories Salad Tomato Fennel Summer Tarragon Watercress Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
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
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
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
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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
Provided by Martha Stewart
Number Of Ingredients 7
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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