Best 7 Watercress Salad With Warm Vinaigrette Recipes

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Watercress salad with warm vinaigrette is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The peppery flavor of the watercress pairs perfectly with the sweet and tangy vinaigrette, and the warm vinaigrette adds a touch of warmth and richness to the salad. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be made in just a few minutes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE WATERCRESS SALAD



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White-wine vinaigrette brings out the delicate flavor of watercress without overwhelming it in this quick side salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 bunches watercress, tough stems trimmed, coarsely chopped (8 cups)

Steps:

  • Combine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a salad bowl. Slowly whisk in oil. Add watercress and toss with vinaigrette to evenly coat. Serve immediately.

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE



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Pair watercress with piquant mustard and sharp vinegar that can stand up to the nose-tingling burn for an easy salad to accompany any occasion.

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Side     Watercress     Spring     Mustard     Garlic     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon best-quality red wine vinegar
1/2 small garlic clove, finely grated
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 small bunches watercress, tough stems trimmed (about 10 cups)

Steps:

  • Whisk mustard, vinegar, and garlic in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper, then gradually stream in oil, whisking constantly. Whisk until dressing is emulsified and thick.
  • Add watercress to dressing, season with more salt and pepper, and gently toss until watercress is evenly coated (you want to be careful not to bruise or wilt greens when tossing, so use a light hand). Pile salad lightly onto plates.

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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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 SALAD WITH WARM VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Salad     Mustard     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Honey     Shallot     Watercress     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 bunches of watercress, coarse stems discarded and the tender sprigs rinsed and spun dry (about 9 cups packed loosely)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan whisk together the shallot, the mustard, the honey, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Heat the dressing over moderately low heat, whisking occasionally, until it is hot and in a bowl toss it with the watercress.

WILTED WATERCRESS SALAD



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When I was a girl growing up in Iowa, our whole family picked watercress. I modified my sister's recipe for spinach with hot bacon dressing to come up with this lovely, satisfying salad. The sweet dressing and crunchy bacon pieces really dress up plain watercress. It is a treat.-Judith Saeugling, Sun City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups watercress
4 green onions, thinly sliced
5 bacon strips
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss watercress and onions; set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; crumble and add to watercress mixture. To the drippings, add brown sugar, vinegar, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil. Pour over salad and toss to coat; serve immediately.

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WATERCRESS VINAIGRETTE



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Use this recipe to dress our Pan Bagnat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 garlic clove
1 cup watercress leaves and some stems, loosely packed
2 thin slices fresh fennel
Juice of 3 lemons
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine garlic, watercress, fennel, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in the jar of a blender, and blend until smooth. With the motor, running, slowly add oil. Mix until oil is completely incorporated. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Shake well before using.

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH RED ONION AND CHOPPED EGG VINAIGRETTE



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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

Tips for a Perfect Watercress Salad with Warm Vinaigrette:

  • Use fresh, tender watercress: Wilted or old watercress will not have the same peppery flavor and crisp texture.
  • Wash the watercress thoroughly: Be sure to remove any dirt or grit.
  • Dry the watercress well: This will help the vinaigrette adhere to the leaves.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is best.
  • Make the vinaigrette while the watercress is drying: This will give the flavors time to meld.
  • Toss the watercress with the vinaigrette just before serving: This will prevent the watercress from wilting.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Watercress salad is best when eaten fresh.

Conclusion:

Watercress salad with warm vinaigrette is a refreshing, flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. With its peppery flavor and crisp texture, watercress is a great addition to any salad. The warm vinaigrette adds a touch of richness and complexity, making this salad a truly special dish.

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