Best 10 Watercress And Mushroom Salad With Asian Dressing Recipes

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Seeking a culinary adventure that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than "Watercress and Mushroom Salad with Asian Dressing." This delectable dish, bursting with fresh, earthy flavors, promises to elevate your dining experience to new heights. Combining the peppery bite of watercress with the savory richness of mushrooms, this salad delivers a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Complemented by a vibrant Asian dressing, this salad transforms into a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and savory notes. Whether you're a seasoned salad aficionado or just starting to explore the world of greens, this recipe is sure to captivate your senses and leave you yearning for more.

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

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch watercress, trimmed and coarsely chopped
4 sprigs fresh mint, chopped, 2 tablespoons
A handful of flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 heart of romaine, coarsely chopped
1 ripe lime, juiced
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Coarse salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine watercress, mint, parsley and romaine in a small salad bowl. Combine lime juice and sugar in a small dressing bowl. Whisk oil into lime juice in a slow stream. Pour dressing over the salad and season with salt and pepper, to your taste.

WATERCRESS AND MUSHROOM SALAD WITH ASIAN DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Mushroom     Summer     Watercress     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 pounds large mushrooms, stems trimmed, caps thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
2 large bunches watercress, trimmed

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, orange peel and mustard in large bowl. Gradually whisk in broth, sesame oil and olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place mushrooms and green onions in large bowl. Pour 1/4 cup dressing over mushroom mixture. Toss to coat well. Let stand 45 minutes at room temperature. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Add watercress and remaining dressing to mushroom mixture and toss. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. Serve salad immediately.

WATERCRESS AND MUSHROOM SALAD



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Make and share this Watercress and Mushroom Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups mushrooms, very thinly sliced
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
5 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups watercress, leaves and fine stems only, loosely packed

Steps:

  • Combine mushrooms, parsley and chives in a small bowl.
  • Blend oil, lemon juice, mustard, pepper and salt together.
  • Add to mushrooms and toss to mix.
  • Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes.
  • Place watercress in a large salad bowl.
  • Add mushroom mixture and toss to coat all the leaves with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.5, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 204.4, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.5, Protein 1.2

LEMONY SALMON WITH WATERCRESS SALAD



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This dish is fairly easy to make, yet it is elegant, tasty, and very nutritious! You may want more or less salad with it. It may be served with quinoa as a side for some more flavor and extra health benefits. Great for pesco-vegetarians!

Provided by Bilal Maassarani

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Salmon     Baked Salmon Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
2 ½ teaspoons olive oil, divided
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
3 (6 ounce) fillets salmon
½ cup creme fraiche
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon lemon zest
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups watercress, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
¼ cup chopped fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Whisk honey, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, shallot, 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest together in a shallow baking dish. Add salmon fillets and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate until flavors combine, 15 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Whisk creme fraiche, 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to make lemon-pepper sauce.
  • Toss watercress, dill, and tarragon with 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 2 teaspoons olive oil in a bowl to make salad. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Set an oven rack in the top part of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; brush with remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  • Transfer salmon fillets, with marinade, to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until salmon is just opaque in the center, about 15 minutes.
  • Serve salmon with some salad and sauce on top. Serve remaining sauce on the side. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 129 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 190.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

WATERCRESS, ENDIVE AND MUSHROOM SALAD



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bunch watercress
2 large, compact heads Belgian endive
1/2 pound fresh, unblemished mushrooms
3/4 cup finely grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon imported mustard
1/2 cup sour cream
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup corn, peanut or vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Trim off and discard the tough stem ends of the watercress. Put the tender leaves and remaining stems in a salad bowl.
  • Cut off the bottoms of each head of endive. Cut each head into 1-inch lengths and separate the leaves. There should be about 2 cups. Add it to the salad bowl.
  • Rinse the mushrooms and pat dry. Cut them into thin slices. There should be about 1 1/2 cups. Add to the salad bowl.
  • Sprinkle the greens with the cheese.
  • Blend in a separate bowl the garlic, mustard and sour cream. Add salt and pepper. Stir in the vinegar and the oil.
  • Pour the sauce over the salad greens and toss to blend.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 281, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 426 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

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

WATERCRESS & ORANGE SALAD



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Keep this recipe handy when you need to make a special salad quickly. The flavorful vinaigrette adds a refreshing touch to the greens and oranges. -Alpha Wilson, Roswell, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 bunches watercress, trimmed (about 10 cups)
4 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine watercress and oranges. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WATERCRESS, PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING



Watercress, Pear and Walnut Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Mustard     Nut     No-Cook     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Pear     Walnut     Fall     Honey     Watercress     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 cup corn oil
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
2 large bunches watercress, trimmed
2/3 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
2 pears, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, mustard and honey in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in poppy seeds. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss watercress and walnuts in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 8 plates. Toss pears with 1/4 cup dressing in small bowl. Spoon pears atop salads.

SUPER-GRAIN SOUP WITH WATERCRESS AND MUSHROOMS



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When cold and flu season hits, this warming Super-Grain Soup with Watercress and Mushrooms can serve as either prevention or cure. Packed to the gills with superfoods like peppery watercress, earthy mushrooms, and nutty quinoa, it'll be just what the doctor ordered.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
8 ounces gourmet mushroom blend, thinly sliced (2 cups)
1 cup thinly sliced red onion (from 1 small)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup super-grain blend or tricolor quinoa
6 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano Cheese, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
1 bunch watercress (3 ounces), trimmed and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pot over medium-high. When it shimmers, add mushrooms and onion; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden brown in places, 10 to 12 minutes. Add grains and cook, stirring a few times, until toasted and nutty, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until grains are just cooked, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in Pecorino and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve with watercress, a drizzle of oil, more cheese, and lemon wedges.

ASIAN-STYLE WATERCRESS SOUP



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Think of it as an egg drop soup with watercress, quite nice.

Provided by Choukin

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups water
1 small onion, diced
¼ cup soy sauce
1 ½ tablespoons soy-based liquid seasoning (such as Maggi®)
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons boiling water
1 ½ pounds sliced fresh mushrooms
1 ½ tablespoons vegetarian chicken-flavored bouillon
¼ pound tofu, diced
1 bunch watercress, coarsely chopped
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Place water, onion, soy sauce, soy-based liquid seasoning, garlic, and ginger root in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons boiling water. Add to the saucepan. Add mushrooms and bouillon. Reduce heat to medium-high; simmer until flavors are blended, about 7 minutes. Add tofu and watercress. Simmer soup for 2 minutes more.
  • Pour in eggs slowly, whisking constantly, until cooked, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 61.7 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 714.8 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

  • Select fresh and tender watercress: Look for vibrant green leaves with no signs of wilting or yellowing.
  • Clean the watercress thoroughly: Rinse the watercress under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Gently shake off excess water.
  • Use a variety of mushrooms: This recipe calls for shiitake and oyster mushrooms, but you can also use cremini, button, or portobello mushrooms.
  • Slice the mushrooms thinly: This will help them cook evenly and absorb the dressing better.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Toss the salad just before serving: This will prevent the watercress from wilting.

Conclusion:

This watercress and mushroom salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of crisp watercress, tender mushrooms, and tangy Asian dressing is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can easily make this salad at home and enjoy a delicious and healthy meal.

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