Best 10 Watercress Avocado And Orange Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the refreshing flavors of watercress, avocado, and orange in a delightful salad that combines the crispness of greens, the creaminess of avocado, and the vibrant sweetness of oranges. This vibrant salad is not only visually appealing but also a powerhouse of nutrients, offering a delightful blend of textures and tastes. Whether you're seeking a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or a refreshing meal on a warm day, this watercress avocado and orange salad will surely tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling invigorated.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

WATERCRESS, ORANGE, AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Provided by Roberto Santibañez

Categories     Salad     Garlic     Onion     Christmas     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Lime     Orange     Avocado     Pomegranate     Cabbage     Watercress     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Dressing
4 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil
2 1/2-inch-thick red onion slices
1/4 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses*
1 tablespoon minced seeded serrano chiles
3/4 teaspoon aniseed, ground in spice mill
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Salad
4 large navel oranges
5 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
3 large bunches watercress, thick stems trimmed (about 10 cups)
5 green onions, trimmed, cut into thin matchstick-size strips
2 large avocados, peeled, pitted, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Steps:

  • For dressing:
  • Preheat broiler. Place garlic cloves on small baking sheet; broil until golden brown, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add onion slices; cook until light brown and slightly softened, about 7 minutes per side. Finely chop garlic and onion. Whisk pomegranate juice and next 4 ingredients in small bowl. Whisk in 1/4 cup oil. Mix in onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in cilantro.
  • For salad:
  • Cut off all peel and white pith from oranges. Cut between membranes to release segments.
  • Combine cabbage, watercress, green onions, and orange segments in large bowl. Add dressing and avocado slices and toss gently to coat. Transfer salad to large platter and serve.
  • *A thick pomegranate syrup; available at some supermarkets and Middle Eastern markets and by mail from Adriana's Caravan (adrianascaravan.com).

WATERCRESS, AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Soak 1/4 thinly sliced red onion in cold water, about 10 minutes. Whisk 1/4 cup orange juice, the juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon honey, 2 teaspoons dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl. Whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil. Drain the onion; toss with 2 bunches watercress, 2 sliced avocados, 2 segmented oranges and the dressing. Top with chopped toasted hazelnuts.

WATERCRESS AND ORANGE SALAD



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bunches watercress
1 orange, peeled and cut into wedges, about 1 1/4 cups
1 small red onion, peeled and cut into thin slices, about 1 1/2 cups
2 teaspoons imported mustard, preferably Dijon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Trim off any tough stems from the bottoms of the watercress. Rinse the leaves and drain well. There should be about 10 cups of loosely packed leaves.
  • Put the leaves into a salad bowl. Add the orange wedges and onion rings.
  • Put the mustard, cumin and vinegar into a small bowl and beat with a wire whisk. Beat in the oil and add salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the salad and toss well. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 152, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 289 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

AVOCADO AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     No-Cook     Picnic     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Mother's Day     Dinner     Avocado     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Potluck     Watercress     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 tablespoon grated sweet onion such as Vidalia or Walla Walla (use large holes of a box grater)
1/4 cup finely grated peeled Gala apple (use small holes of box grater)
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cups watercress (thin stems and leaves only; from 1 large bunch)
1 firm-ripe avocado

Steps:

  • Stir together vinegar, onion, apple, soy sauce, and sugar until sugar has dissolved, then stir in oil.
  • Just before serving, toss watercress with enough dressing to coat. Quarter, pit, and peel avocado, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Gently toss with watercress.

AVOCADO ORANGE SALAD



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My mom passed this recipe on to me. It's a longtime family favorite. The tangy oranges, crisp lettuce and mellow flavor of the avocado are terrific together.-Catherine Shelton, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
1 small onion, chopped
CITRUS DRESSING:
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • On two salad plates, arrange the greens, orange, avocado and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts :

WATERCRESS AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 large bunches watercress, stems removed, leaves washed and well dried
2 ripe avocados, halved, seeded, and peeled

Steps:

  • Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a bowl. Tear watercress into bite-sized pieces and toss with dressing. Divide salad among 6 serving plates. Thinly slice avocado halves into strips lengthwise. Garnish center of each salad with avocado and serve.

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

ORANGE-WATERCRESS BREAD SALAD



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A bread salad with a spicy twist!

Provided by Athena Reese

Categories     Salad

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cubed country-style sourdough bread
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
⅓ cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons minced shallot
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 ounces watercress
¼ cup orange segments

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Spread bread cubes on a rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bread is toasted but still chewy, about 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • While bread cools, heat a frying pan over medium heat. Toast almonds in the hot pan, stirring continuously, until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil into the frying pan and heat over medium heat. Add shallot and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil and red wine vinegar until blended for a vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss toasted bread, watercress, almonds, and orange segments together in a large serving bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 266 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

WATERCRESS AND AVOCADO SALAD



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This recipe is divine but you really need to try it to be convinced! While there seems to be a few ingredients it really is NOT a lot of work.

Provided by ShezzaDezza

Categories     Avocado

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 avocados
2 oranges
1 bunch asparagus
1 bunch watercress
2 green onions
1/4 cup dill leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup toasted pistachios
3 teaspoons ginger, grated
2 bulbs shallots, finely diced
2 tablespoons mustard seed oil (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Salad:.
  • Peel and segment oranges. Keep juice for dressing.
  • Trim and peel asparagus. Blanche for 1 minute in boiling water and then place in cold water. Cut into thin discs.
  • Remove watercress stems, wash and (spin) dry.
  • Cut onion on the bias, (or dice).
  • Toast pistachios in oven or frying pan (with no oil) until they swell a tiny bit and brown. Roughly chop the pistachios.
  • Cut avocado and toss salad together. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Dressing:.
  • The sugar and mustard seed oil can be optional.
  • Whisk together and set aside while making salad. Strain just before using and pour over salad just before serving.
  • Toss salad gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.3, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 19.7, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 8, Sugar 7, Protein 5.2

WATERCRESS AND ORANGE SALAD



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The peppery greens pair well with the sweet citrus in this salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 navel oranges
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 bunches watercress (about 1 1/2 pounds total), thick ends removed

Steps:

  • Slice off both ends of oranges. With a sharp knife, cut away peel and pith. Cut along membranes to remove segments. Squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from membranes into a small bowl.
  • Add oil, vinegar, and mustard; whisk to combine, and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss together watercress and dressing; top with orange segments, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use ripe avocados. Look for avocados that are dark green or black in color, and slightly soft to the touch.
  • To prevent the avocado from browning, toss it with a little lemon or lime juice.
  • If you don't have an orange on hand, you can substitute another citrus fruit, such as grapefruit or lemon.
  • Add some crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese for a tangy flavor.
  • Top the salad with a balsamic glaze or vinaigrette for a finishing touch.

Conclusion:

This watercress, avocado, and orange salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy salad that will impress your friends and family.

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