Best 8 Watercress And Apple Salad With Peanut Yogurt Dressing Recipes

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The perfect balance of flavors and textures, watercress and apple salad with peanut yogurt dressing is a delightful dish that combines the peppery bite of watercress, the crisp sweetness of apples, and the creamy richness of peanut yogurt dressing. This vibrant salad is packed with nutrients, making it a healthy and satisfying meal or side dish. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a refreshing summer salad, or a nutritious dinner option, this watercress and apple salad with peanut yogurt dressing will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling energized and satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WATERCRESS AND APPLE SALAD WITH PEANUT YOGURT DRESSING



Watercress and Apple Salad with Peanut Yogurt Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Nut     No-Cook     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Apple     Peanut     Fall     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 lb apples (2), cored
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 cups watercress sprigs (2 to 3 bunches)

Steps:

  • Cut apples into 2-inch-long matchsticks, then toss with 1 teaspoon lime juice. Whisk together peanut butter, yogurt, water, salt, and remaining 2 teaspoons lime juice, then toss with apples and watercress.

WATERCRESS APPLE AND WITLOF SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch watercress, stemmed
2 witlofs or Belgian endives, outer leaves discarded
1 apple
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 teaspoons Champagne vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the watercress and witlof leaves. Quarter the apple, remove its core and thinly slice the fruit. Sprinkle the apple with some of the lemon juice and add the apple slices to the salad greens.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining lemon juice, vinegar, mustard and olive oil, then adjust the seasonings with salt and black pepper, to taste. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve.

WATERCRESS, ENDIVE AND APPLE SALAD WITH CIDER DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Apple     Almond     Endive     Watercress     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon apple cider
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 Red Delicious apples
2 Belgian endives, 2 inches cut from the tips and reserved for garnish and the remainder cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
6 cups loosely packed watercress sprigs, rinsed and spun dry
3 tablespoons crumbled sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together the cider, the vinegar, the lemon juice, the mustard, the shallot, the Worcestershire sauce, the thyme, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Let the dressing stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to let the flavors develop. In another bowl toss the apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. In a large bowl toss together the endive slices and the watercress with the remaining dressing and divide the watercress mixture among the 6 salad plates. Top the watercress with the apples and the almonds and garnish the plates with the reserved endive tips.

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH APPLES



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Dress up a simple watercress salad with zesty dressing and a crunchy, colorful mix of apples, cranberries and chopped peanuts. Try our deliciously refreshing Watercress Salad with Apples and serve it up at your upcoming barbecue or family gathering.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
4 cups loosely packed watercress
1 apple, chopped
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup PLANTERS Lightly Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk dressing and mustard until blended.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl.
  • Add dressing mixture; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

SMOKED TROUT, WATERCRESS AND APPLE SALAD WITH CREAMY HORSERADISH DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Milk/Cream     Fish     Fruit     No-Cook     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Horseradish     Apple     Trout     Fall     Watercress     Dill     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup prepared horseradish
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 cups trimmed watercress sprigs (about 2 large bunches)
1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion
2 red apples, cored, thinly sliced
smoked trout or smoked whitefish chubs,* coarsely flaked
Fresh dill sprigs (optional)
*Smoked trout and smoked whitefish chubs are available at specialty foods stores and at some delicatessens and supermarkets

Steps:

  • Whisk cream, horseradish, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons vinegar, chopped dill and cayenne in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place watercress in large bowl. Add 1/3 cup cream dressing, 2 tablespoons oil and 2 teaspoons vinegar and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mound watercress in center of each of 6 plates. Top with sliced onion. Fan apple slices atop salad. Top with trout. Spoon dressing over. Garnish with dill sprigs, if desired, and serve.

DADDY'S APPLE SALAD



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Perfect summer salad with grilled pork! Super easy to make! The raisins and celery are optional.

Provided by Juli Profit

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup creamy salad dressing, e.g. Miracle Whip ™
1 cup peanut butter
½ cup white sugar
½ cup distilled white vinegar
1 cup diced red apple
1 cup diced yellow apple
1 cup halved red grapes
½ cup peanuts
½ cup miniature marshmallows
½ cup raisins
½ cup diced celery

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the salad dressing, peanut butter and sugar until smooth. Add the vinegar, whisking until dressing is creamy. Add additional vinegar to get creamy consistency, if necessary.
  • Add the apples, grapes, peanuts, marshmallows, raisins and celery to the dressing mixture and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.3 calories, Carbohydrate 69.4 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 46.4 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 656.8 mg, Sugar 55.2 g

WALDORF SALAD WITH YOGURT



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This is a classic recipe for a Waldorf Salad.

Provided by Barrett

Categories     Salad     Waldorf Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tart apples - peeled, cored and chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup seedless grapes
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
3 tablespoons apple juice
¼ teaspoon celery seed
1 bunch watercress, trimmed and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the apples and lemon juice. Add the grapes, celery, and green onions; toss.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, apple juice and celery seeds. Spoon over the apple mixture, and toss gently.
  • Wash the watercress, and dry thoroughly. Arrange greens on individual salad plates. Mound the apple mixture on top, and sprinkle with the walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 3.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 88.1 mg, Sugar 20 g

APPLE SALAD WITH PEANUT BUTTER DRESSING



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Kiddos beg for second helpings of this fun and flavorful salad. Adults love it, too. It's great for cooking with kids because the ingredient list is simple and it comes together easily! -Terri Merritts, Nashville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 medium apples, chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 medium banana, peeled and sliced
1 small carrot, shredded
1/4 cup dried mango, chopped
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
DRESSING:
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add the banana, carrot, mango, coconut and walnuts if desired. Combine dressing ingredients; pour over apple mixture and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose crisp and fresh watercress. Look for bunches with deep green leaves and no signs of wilting.
  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the apple. This will help to prevent the apple from browning.
  • Toast the peanuts until they are fragrant. This will enhance their flavor.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the salad immediately. The watercress will wilt if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

This watercress and apple salad with peanut yogurt dressing is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet apples, crunchy watercress, and creamy peanut yogurt dressing is sure to please everyone at the table.

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