Best 10 Watercress Melon And Almond Salad Recipes

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The watercress melon and almond salad is a beautifully refreshing and healthy salad that is packed with flavor and texture. It is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and can be made in under 30 minutes. With the sweetness of the melon, the peppery taste of the watercress, and the crunchiness of the almonds, this salad has a wonderful balance of flavors. It is also a great way to use up any leftover melon or watercress that you may have on hand.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

WATERCRESS, MELON AND ALMOND SALAD



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Melons and watercress make great summer dessert salads. If you cannot find any watercress, try some fresh mint instead.

Provided by Barrett

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 bunches watercress, trimmed and chopped
2 ½ cups cubed watermelon
2 ½ cups cubed cantaloupe
⅓ cup toasted and sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, and ginger. Gradually add oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add watercress, watermelon, and cantaloupe to dressing and toss to coat. Transfer salad to plates, sprinkle with sliced almonds and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 68.6 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

MELON AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH PICKLED ONIONS



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Take your tastebuds on an adventure with this sophisticated salad. From Prevention® Healthy Cooking.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon grated lime peel
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups cut-up ripe cantaloupe
2 ripe plums, thinly sliced
1 bunch watercress, tough stems trimmed
2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
2 tablespoons sliced almonds or pumpkin seeds

Steps:

  • In salad bowl, stir together onion, honey, oil, lime peel, lime juice, pepper and salt with fork until combined.
  • Gently stir in cantaloupe, plums, watercress, cheese and almonds until coated with honey mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

WATERCRESS, MELON AND ALMOND SALAD



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Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large bunches watercress (about 10 ounces total), tough ends trimmed, sprigs torn in half
2 1/2 cups 1/2-inch pieces watermelon
2 1/2 cups 1/2-inch pieces cantaloupe
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Whisk lime juice, sugar, and ginger in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Add watercress, watermelon, and cantaloupe to dressing and toss to coat. Transfer salad to plates. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and serve immediately.

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH DRIED FRUIT AND ALMONDS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches watercress, hand-torn
1 cup almonds, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Make a quick vinaigrette by whisking together the vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper (or throw the ingredients into a small jar with a lid, cover, and shake). Pour the vinaigrette over the watercress and toss to coat. Garnish with the toasted slivered almonds and dried cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calorie, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 142 milligrams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 6 grams

MELON AND CRESS SALAD



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups trimmed watercress (about 1 bunch)
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon Raspberry Vinegar Raspberry Vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground white pepper
3/4 pound seedless watermelon, cut in 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
1 to 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese (about 1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss watercress with oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving platter. Top with watermelon, and sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

WATERCRESS, STRAWBERRY AND ALMOND SALAD WITH BALSAMIC HONEY VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups trimmed watercress
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/2 cup sliced almonds, roasted
4 shallots, sliced thinly, or 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place watercress, strawberries, almonds and shallots in a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey and salt; whisk in olive oil until smooth and uniform. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss gently. Serve immediately.;

WATERCRESS, MELON AND ALMOND SALAD



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Melons and watercress make great summer dessert salads. If you cannot find any watercress, try some fresh mint instead.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Dessert Salads

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 bunches watercress, trimmed and chopped
2 ½ cups cubed watermelon
2 ½ cups cubed cantaloupe
⅓ cup toasted and sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, and ginger. Gradually add oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add watercress, watermelon, and cantaloupe to dressing and toss to coat. Transfer salad to plates, sprinkle with sliced almonds and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 68.6 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

WATERMELON AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH GINGER



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Ginger     Leafy Green     Appetizer     No-Cook     Fourth of July     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Watermelon     Summer     Healthy     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled seedless watermelon
1 large bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed (about 2 cups packed)
1 cup 1/2-inch pieces peeled seeded cucumber (about 1/2 large)
4 green onions, thinly sliced diagonally
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, oil, ginger, lime peel, and garlic in large bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add watermelon and all remaining ingredients to bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad among 4 plates and serve.

WATERCRESS, MELON AND ALMOND SALAD



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A simple although strong and peppery summer salad with you guessed correctly- no mayo!! I have for this recipe also substituted other melons in season, including casaba and honeydew. From Bon Appetit Magazine August 1996.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Melons

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey or 1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger, NOT dried
1/4 cup vegetable oil (or a combination of the two oils) or 1/4 cup almond oil (or a combination of the two oils)
salt or fresh ground pepper
2 bunches watercress, watercress sprigs torn in half (about 10 ounces)
2 1/2 cups watermelon, cubed (or use melon baller to shape remove seeds)
2 1/2 cups cantaloupes, cubed (or use melon baller to shape the cantaloupes, if desired)
1/3 cup sliced almonds (if using hazelnuts, substitute hazelnut oil for the almond oil) or 1/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted (if using hazelnuts, substitute hazelnut oil for the almond oil)

Steps:

  • Whisk lime juice, sugar or honey and ginger in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season the salad dressing with freshly ground pepper and salt.
  • Add the watercress, watermelon, and cantaloupe to dressing and toss to coat.
  • Transfer salad mixture to individual plates or serving bowl. Sprinkle with sliced almonds and serve.
  • Salad can also be chilled for 1 hour prior to serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.6, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 24.2, Carbohydrate 20.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 16.6, Protein 3.5

WATERMELON AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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Watercress and watermelon make great companions. The dressing is made with raspberry vinegar and feta cheese tops it all. Quick, easy and wonderful.

Provided by sugarpea

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups watercress, trimmed
2 teaspoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon raspberry vinegar
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
12 ounces seedless watermelon, cut in 1 inch cubes (about 2 cups)
1 -2 ounce crumbled feta cheese (about 1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss the watercress with the oil and vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
  • Pile on a serving platter, top with watermelon and sprinkle with feta; serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and flavorful watercress. Look for watercress that is deep green in color and has crisp, tender stems. Avoid watercress that is wilted or has yellowing leaves.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the watermelon. This will help to prevent the watermelon from tearing or bruising.
  • Toast the almonds until they are golden brown. This will enhance their flavor and add a nice crunch to the salad.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the salad immediately. Watercress wilts easily, so it is best to serve the salad as soon as it is made.

Conclusion:

Watercress, melon, and almond salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for summer. The combination of sweet watermelon, tangy watercress, and crunchy almonds is sure to please everyone. This salad is also very easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, watercress, melon, and almond salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy salad to serve, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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