Best 12 Watercress Salad With Red Onion And Chopped Egg Vinaigrette Recipes

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Watercress salad with red onion and chopped egg vinaigrette is a refreshing, vibrant, and nutritious dish that is perfect for a light lunch, a summer party, or a potluck. The peppery flavor of the watercress is balanced by the sweetness of the red onion and the tanginess of the vinaigrette, while the chopped egg adds a creamy richness. This salad is also incredibly easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own preferences.

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

RED ENDIVE AND WATERCRESS SALAD



Red Endive and Watercress Salad image

The vinaigrette for this salad benefits from standing for 1 hour to let the flavors of the thyme and garlic develop.

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon malt vinegar or cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb Belgian endives (4 large), cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
6 oz red endive or radicchio di Treviso, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces, or 1 medium round head radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces
2 cups loosely packed watercress sprigs (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Whisk together vinegar, mustard, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large salad bowl until combined, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Cover vinaigrette and let stand 1 hour.
  • Add salad greens to vinaigrette and toss to coat.

ENDIVE AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH QUICK PICKLED RED ONIONS



Endive and Watercress Salad with Quick Pickled Red Onions image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium-size red onion, very thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large endives (about 2 cups)
2 small bunches of baby watercress, tough stems removed (about 4 cups)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the onion, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, chop the endives in a cross-hatched fashion, beginning at the base and working to the point. Place the endive and watercress in a large bowl. With a slotted spoon, transfer the onion to the bowl of greens. Whisk the oil in a steady stream into the lemon juice, pour over the greens, and toss, until coated well.
  • Divide the salad among 4 plates and crumble the goat cheese on top.

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH RED ONION AND CHOPPED EGG VINAIGRETTE



Watercress Salad With Red Onion and Chopped Egg Vinaigrette image

It's the dressing on this salad that really makes it. This salad goes really well with salmon. If you can't find good watercress, you can sub arugula or mixed baby greens.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Greens

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped capers
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 dashes fresh ground black pepper (3 grinds)
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 large hard-boiled egg, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups cubed country bread, from a good loaf of peasant or 1 1/2 cups cubed French bread
2 bunches watercress, tough stems removed and discarded
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Vinaigrette: Mix together the vinegar, capers, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Whisk in the olive oil.
  • Add the chopped onion and chopped egg and stir just to mix.
  • The vinaigrette can be made up to two hours ahead of serving time and left at room temperature.
  • Salad: Heat the oil in a medium, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  • When quite hot, add the bread cubes and cook, stirring, until crisp and golden, 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • The croutons can be made 2 hours ahead of serving time
  • cover loosely with foil and leave at room temperature.
  • Place the watercress in a large bowl and toss with enough of the dressing to coat the sprigs lightly.
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • Arrange 1/4 of the watercress on each of four salad plates.
  • Sprinkle each serving with some croutons and drizzle lightly with additional vinaigrette.
  • Season each salad with some freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.9, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 53, Sodium 310.4, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 2.1

WATERCRESS AND TANGERINE SALAD WITH RED ONIONS AND BLACK PEPPER VINAIGRETTE



Watercress and Tangerine Salad with Red Onions and Black Pepper Vinaigrette image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon style mustard
2 teaspoons cracked black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Scant 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tangerines, peel and pith removed and cut into segments
2 bunches watercress, coarse stems removed, washed and dried

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the sliced onion with ice water to cover and let soak for 30 to 45 minutes. Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette.
  • In a glass bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, pepper, salt, and cayenne until thoroughly blended. Drizzle the olive oil over in a thin stream, whisking constantly until all the oil is incorporated.
  • Drain the soaking onions, pat them dry with paper towels, and separate into rings. In a large bowl, toss the tangerines and the watercress together gently. Drizzle over enough vinaigrette just to coat and toss again. Mound some salad onto the plate and scatter a few onion rings over the top.

CHOPPED RED ONION, HORSERADISH AND WATERCRESS SALAD



Chopped Red Onion, Horseradish and Watercress Salad image

This a very unusual salad created by Chef Malouf, who earned a coveted three-star rating from The New York Times for Manhattan's beloved Rainbow Room. Before opening Beacon, he also cooked at the Four Seasons, La Cote Basque, the St. Regis Hotel, La Cremaillere (Banksville, New York) and the Hudson River Club.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 12h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bunches fresh watercress, washed, trimmed of thick stems, and roughly chopped to yield 2 cups
1 large ripe tomato, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup freshly grated horseradish or 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
Coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, mix well, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Serve on 8 chilled salad plates.

SMOKED SALMON & WATERCRESS SALAD WITH RED ONION-CAPER VINAIGRETTE



Smoked Salmon & Watercress Salad With Red Onion-Caper Vinaigrette image

Start with a salad of smoked salmon and watercress. Try to buy the commercial bagged watercress that already has been cleaned to speed things along, or you may substitute other mixed salad greens. (I like to make sure there are some bitter ones, such as radicchio and arugula, along with milder greens, such as butter lettuce or baby spinach.) Also, because this is such a simple salad, all the ingredients should be top-quality. So spring for the best smoked salmon you can find.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Vinaigrette Dressing

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup drained capers
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 cups watercress (preferably the kind that's already trimmed, rinsed, bagged)
6 ounces smoked salmon, torn or cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Mix lemon juice, vinegar, mustard and a big pinch of salt and pepper to taste in a 1-quart Pyrex measuring cup. Add capers and onion; toss to coat. Slowly add oil, pushing onion aside and beating with a small whisk or fork to form a thick dressing.
  • Mix watercress and half the salmon in a large bowl. When ready to serve, pour dressing over watercress and salmon; toss to coat. Arrange on salad plates, garnishing each with remaining smoked salmon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 500.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

WATERCRESS, CELERY, AND RED ONION SALAD



Watercress, Celery, and Red Onion Salad image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Onion     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 small celery ribs, sliced thin diagonally
three 1/4-inch slices red onion
1 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded and sprigs washed well and spun dry (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped

Steps:

  • In a bowl soak celery and onion in ice and cold water 15 minutes and drain. Pat celery and onion dry and in a salad bowl toss with watercress.
  • In a small bowl whisk together vinegar and mustard and add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Stir in olives and capers and season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss well.

ONION VINAIGRETTE SALAD



Onion Vinaigrette Salad image

"The recipe for this pretty salad dressing was given to me a long time ago by my sister-in-law," comments Harriet Stichter of Milford, Indiana. "We like the mixture's onion flavor so much we keep some in our refrigerator year-round."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 2-1/2 cups dressing.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
1 cup vinegar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash pepper
Torn salad greens
Cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber and grated carrots or vegetables of your choice

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the first eight ingredients; shake well. In a salad bowl, combine greens and vegetables. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Store any leftover dressing in a refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

WATERCRESS AND RED ONION SALAD



Watercress and Red Onion Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bunches watercress
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup sliced red onion rings
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Cut off and discard the tough stems of the watercress. Rinse and spin dry.
  • Place the vinegar in a salad bowl and add salt and pepper. Beat with a wire whisk while adding the oil. Add the watercress, onion rings and parsley and toss well to blend. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 134, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 208 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

WATERCRESS AND ONION SALAD



Watercress and Onion Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch watercress
2 bunches endive, about 6 ounces, well trimmed
1/2 cup coarsely chopped red onion
1 hard-cooked egg, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Remove and discard any tough stems from watercress. Rinse and pat or spin dry. There should be about 4 cups of leaves. Put leaves in a bowl.
  • Cut endive lengthwise into thin strips and add to watercress. Add onion and chopped egg.
  • Sprinkle salad mixture with vinegar, oil, salt and pepper and toss.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 157, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 301 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

WATERCRESS, ORANGE AND RED ONION SALAD



Watercress, Orange and Red Onion Salad image

This salad was found on the Culinary Cafe site. It's refreshing...and has some of my favorite ingredients in it!!

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Citrus

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 oranges (I used Blood Oranges)
1 bunch watercress
1/2 red onion, medium-sized
2 1/2 fl oz extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Slice away the tops and bottoms of oranges. Cutting from top to bottom, following the curve of the orange, slice away the peel and white pith.
  • Slice between the membranes of the orange segments. Remove the segments. Squeeze the juice from the membrane, and reserve.
  • Wash watercress thoroughly in cold water. Thinly slice the onion half and soak it in cold water; a brief soaking removes harsh, bitter flavors.
  • Combine the olive oil, vinegar, and orange juice in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; season with salt and pepper. Shake vigorously.
  • Drain the watercress and onion. Combine them with the orange segments, and vinaigrette; toss well to evenly coat.
  • Divide among salad plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.9, Fat 0.1, Sodium 293.8, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.7, Protein 0.9

SMOKED SALMON & WATERCRESS SALAD WITH RED ONION-CAPER VINAIGRETTE



Smoked Salmon & Watercress Salad With Red Onion-Caper Vinaigrette image

Start with a salad of smoked salmon and watercress. Try to buy the commercial bagged watercress that already has been cleaned to speed things along, or you may substitute other mixed salad greens. (I like to make sure there are some bitter ones, such as radicchio and arugula, along with milder greens, such as butter lettuce or baby spinach.) Also, because this is such a simple salad, all the ingredients should be top-quality. So spring for the best smoked salmon you can find.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Vinaigrette Dressing

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup drained capers
½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 cups watercress (preferably the kind that's already trimmed, rinsed, bagged)
6 ounces smoked salmon, torn or cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Mix lemon juice, vinegar, mustard and a big pinch of salt and pepper to taste in a 1-quart Pyrex measuring cup. Add capers and onion; toss to coat. Slowly add oil, pushing onion aside and beating with a small whisk or fork to form a thick dressing.n
  • Mix watercress and half the salmon in a large bowl. When ready to serve, pour dressing over watercress and salmon; toss to coat. Arrange on salad plates, garnishing each with remaining smoked salmon.n

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 500.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Tips:

  • For the freshest flavor, use watercress that is crisp and has bright green leaves.
  • To prevent the watercress from wilting, store it in a damp paper towel in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it.
  • If you don't have red onion on hand, you can use a white or yellow onion instead.
  • To make the vinaigrette, use a good quality olive oil and vinegar. You can also add a touch of Dijon mustard or honey for extra flavor.
  • If you are serving the salad as a main course, you can add some protein, such as grilled chicken or tofu.

Conclusion:

This watercress salad is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy this healthy green. It is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be served as a side dish. The combination of watercress, red onion, and chopped egg is simple but flavorful, and the vinaigrette dressing adds a tangy touch. Whether you are looking for a healthy salad recipe or a new way to enjoy watercress, this recipe is sure to please.

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