Watercress Citrus Salad With Grilled Figs Recipes

WATERCRESS AND CITRUS SALAD

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Watercress and Citrus Salad image

Steps:

Combine the watercress, grapefruit supremes and juice, orange supremes and juice, olive oil and some salt and pepper in a large bowl. Gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

2 bunches watercress or upland cress, leaves and attached tender stems only
1 grapefruit, supremed, plus 4 teaspoons grapefruit juice
1 orange, supremed, plus 4 teaspoons orange juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

WINTER FRUIT AND WATERCRESS SALAD

For a flavorful and attractive side dish, try this refreshing salad. I fix it ahead to give the flavors a chance to blend, which also eliminates last-minute fuss. Family members and guests always tell me how much they enjoy it. - Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings (about 1 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Winter Fruit and Watercress Salad image

Steps:

In a small bowl, toss apples and lemon juice. Arrange watercress on a large serving platter. Top with the grapes, onions and apples., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine lemon juice, oil, honey, salt and pepper; shake well. Drizzle 1/2 cup over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate salad and remaining salad dressing until serving. Serve remaining dressing on the side. Garnish with lemon and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Ingredients

6 large red apples, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 bunches watercress, stems removed
2 pounds seedless red grapes, separated into small bunches
2 small red onions, halved and thinly sliced
HONEY LEMON DRESSING:
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 to 3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Lemon slices and fresh mint, optional

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH PORT-BRAISED FIGS AND PICKLED ONIONS

The peppery watercress and tangy onion are balanced by the sweet richness of the braised figs. It takes eight hours to pickle the onion, so be sure to plan ahead.

Provided by Josie Le Balch

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Watercress Salad with Port-Braised Figs and Pickled Onions image

Steps:

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and stir 1 minute to coat with oil. Add vinegar and sugar and stir until onion begins to soften slightly, about 3 minutes. Transfer onion to baking sheet or platter; spread in single layer. Sprinkle with salt. Cover and chill at least 8 hours or overnight (onion will turn pink). DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled.
Whisk red wine vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and sugar in small bowl. Gradually whisk in both oils. DO AHEAD: Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.
Combine Port and figs in large saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until figs are plump and tender, about 30 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer figs to small bowl. Increase heat to medium-high and boil Port syrup until thickened and reduced to 6 tablespoons, about 8 minutes. Transfer syrup to another small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover figs and Port syrup separately and chill.
Combine endive, and pickled onion Toss salad with vinaigrette Port syrup over each salad among plates. Sprinkle salads and serve.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium-size red onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup grapeseed oil or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 750-ml bottle ruby Port
1 pound dried black Mission figs, stems removed, figs halved
3 bunches watercress, thick stems removed (about 8 cups)
6 heads of Belgian endive, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices

CITRUS AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 11

Citrus and Watercress Salad image

Steps:

Wash the greens well and discard any tough stems. Tear into bite size pieces.
Working over a bowl to catch the juices, peel the grapefruits and oranges and cut between the membranes to remove the sections. Remove the seeds. Place the grapefruit and orange supremes in another bowl, reserving the juice. Add onion to bowl with supremes and mix.
In a small bowl, whisk together the chipotle chiles, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons of reserved grapefruit/orange juice.
To serve, pour dressing over fruit, add greens and toss lightly. Arrange on a platter or among 4 salad plates and garnish with avocado slices.

Ingredients

1 bunch watercress, stems removed
1 head Boston lettuce
2 pink grapefruit
2 oranges
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
2 pickled chipotle chiles, chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 avocado, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced