Best 9 Watercress Pistachio And Orange Blossom Salad Recipes

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Immerse yourself in a culinary adventure with our guide to the delectable "Watercress, Pistachio, and Orange Blossom Salad"! This vibrant and refreshing dish is a symphony of textures, flavors, and colors. The peppery bite of watercress harmonizes with the nutty crunch of pistachios, while the delicate sweetness of orange blossoms adds a touch of aromatic allure. Discover the secrets to crafting this delightful salad, from selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of dressing it to perfection.

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WATERCRESS, PISTACHIO AND ORANGE-BLOSSOM SALAD



Watercress, Pistachio and Orange-Blossom Salad image

Tarragon, basil, dill and cilantro are elevated from garnish to the centerpiece of this dish from Yotam Ottolenghi.

Provided by Ligaya Mishan

Categories     quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, more to taste
1 teaspoon orange-blossom water
Salt
black pepper to taste
3 1/2 cups watercress, thick stalks removed
Scant 1 cup basil leaves
1 1/2 cups cilantro leaves
1/4 cup dill
1/4 cup tarragon leaves
1/3 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, lightly toasted and coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, orange-blossom water and salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, place watercress and herbs. Set aside until you are ready to serve the salad; you can leave greens in refrigerator in an airtight container for a few hours. Just before serving, pour dressing and pistachios over the leaves and toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 192, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 175 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

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, JíCAMA, AND ORANGE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Citrus     Leafy Green     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Winter     Anise     Watercress     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon crushed aniseed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
6 navel oranges
4 cups matchstick-size strips peeled jicama (from about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 4-ounce jars sliced pimientos, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 large bunches watercress, thick stems trimmed

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewhisk before using.)
  • Remove peel and white pith from oranges. Working over large bowl to catch juices and using small sharp knife, cut oranges between membranes to release segments into bowl. Add jicama, pimientos, and cilantro. Add dressing and toss to coat. Season salad with salt and pepper.
  • Divide watercress among 8 plates. Top with orange salad and serve.

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 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

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

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, ORANGE AND RED ONION SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Citrus     Fruit     Leafy Green     Onion     No-Cook     Orange     Spring     Watercress     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 bunches watercress, stemmed
3 oranges, peel and white pith removed, quartered lengthwise, sliced crosswise
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Sherry wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/3 cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • Combine stemmed watercress, orange slices and sliced red onion in large bowl. Place Sherry wine vinegar in small bowl. Gradually mix in olive oil. Add marjoram. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 hours ahead. Cover salad and refrigerate. Cover dressing and let stand at room temperature.) Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle with pine nuts and serve.

STEAK, WATERCRESS, AND ORANGE SALAD



Steak, Watercress, and Orange Salad image

This tangy dinner salad gets heft from the meat and a little crunch from the cashews.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound flank steak
2 to 3 bunches watercress (about 1 pound total), stemmed
3 navel oranges, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup roasted cashews, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
  • Season the steak generously on both sides with salt and pepper, and place in a shallow baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons dressing and turn to coat; leave remaining dressing in bowl. Let steak marinate 5 to 10 minutes.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook the steak over medium-high heat until medium-rare, 5 to 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely, and let rest 10 minutes. Then transfer to a cutting board, and slice thinly, across the grain.
  • Add watercress and orange slices to bowl with remaining dressing; toss to coat. Divide salad evenly among plates; top with steak slices, and sprinkle with cashews. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh watercress, pistachios, and oranges.
  • If you don't have orange blossom water, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of orange extract mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of water.
  • You can add other ingredients to this salad, such as crumbled feta cheese, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables.
  • This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice.
  • Feel free to experiment with different types of nuts and seeds in this salad. Some other good options include almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds.

Conclusion:

This watercress, pistachio, and orange blossom salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this one a try.

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