Best 9 Watercress Salad With Soy Sesame Dressing Recipes

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Watercress salad with soy sesame dressing is a delightful and refreshing dish that combines the peppery flavor of watercress with the savory and nutty taste of soy sesame dressing. This salad is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or quick lunches. The combination of textures and flavors in this salad is sure to impress your taste buds, and the vibrant green of the watercress adds a pop of color to any table.

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

SPICY WATERCRESS SALAD



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Spicy watercress salad.

Provided by Herbivore

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cucumber, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
½ red onion, roughly chopped
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 dash hot pepper sauce
2 bunches watercress, stems removed

Steps:

  • Combine cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl.
  • Place watercress on a serving platter or bowl. Pour cucumber mixture over watercress.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 286.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

SOY-SESAME DRESSING



Soy-Sesame Dressing image

This is a great Asian-style dressing for a pasta salad. You can prepare this dressing in advance, but toss with the salad no more than 15 minutes before serving.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
¾ teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients until well-blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 696.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH SOY-SESAME DRESSING



Watercress Salad With Soy-Sesame Dressing image

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 SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING



Watercress Salad with Lime Dressing image

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 SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



Watercress Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette image

Provided by Danny Boome

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch or 2 cups watercress
1 orange, juiced
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Place watercress in a bowl of cold water to rinse well, then dry. Whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, and olive oil to emulsify. Add sesame seeds to vinaigrette. Toss watercress in vinaigrette to coat.

WATERCRESS SESAME SALAD



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This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bunch watercress
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

Steps:

  • Discard coarse stems from watercress and put watercress in a bowl. Lightly toast sesame seeds. In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, oils, and salt and pepper to taste until dressing is combined well. Drizzle dressing over watercress and toss with 2 teaspoons sesame seeds.
  • Serve salad sprinkled with remaining teaspoon sesame seeds.

WATERCRESS AND TOFU SALAD



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This light and tasty dish is great for pot-lucks or even a light dinner. Substitute canned tuna with canned salmon, albacore, or fresh grilled fish. Use my Oriental Salad Dressing for other dishes as well.

Provided by toninalani

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 bunches watercress, cut to 3-inch pieces
1 (10 ounce) package tofu, cut to 1-inch blocks
1 (6 ounce) light chunk tuna in water, flaked
1 medium tomatoes, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon gingerroot, finely grated
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Drain tofu on paper towels in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • After tofu is drained, cut into 1" blocks.
  • Heat pot of lightly salted water.
  • Cut 2 inches off bottom of watercress and discard.
  • Cut watercress into 3" pieces.
  • When water comes to boil, add cut watercress and parboil for 30 seconds.
  • Drain and cool in ice bath.
  • Meanwhile, make Oriental Salad Dressing: Combine all other ingredients - soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds and blend.
  • Arrange drained and cooled watercress on a platter with tofu, tomato, and fish.
  • Drizzle with Oriental Salad Dressing at time of serving.

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.

SOY-GLAZED SALMON WITH WATERCRESS SALAD



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Brushing fish with a citrusy glaze while it's cooking infuses it with flavor. Add a simple salad to round out the meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons soy sauce
4 teaspoons honey
2 oranges, peeled, flesh cut into segments, and juice squeezed from membranes (about 3 tablespoons)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
1 bunch watercress (about 3/4 pound), thick ends trimmed
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, 3 teaspoons honey, and orange juice; season glaze with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon glaze, 1 teaspoon honey, vinegar, and oil; set dressing aside.
  • Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Season salmon with salt and pepper and broil 5 minutes. Remove fish from oven, brush with glaze, then broil until opaque throughout, about 2 minutes, brushing with glaze once more.
  • Add orange segments, watercress, and onion to dressing and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Divide salad among four plates and top with salmon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 41 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, tender watercress. Avoid any wilted or bruised leaves.
  • To remove any dirt or grit, rinse the watercress thoroughly before using.
  • If you don't have sesame seeds, you can substitute another type of seed, such as sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
  • If you don't have rice vinegar, you can substitute another type of vinegar, such as white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
  • To make the dressing ahead of time, simply whisk all of the ingredients together and store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Conclusion:

This watercress salad with soy sesame dressing is a healthy and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. The watercress is packed with nutrients, and the dressing is light and flavorful. This salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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