Spinach And Watercress Salad Food

SPINACH-AND-WATERCRESS DIP

Steps:

• Wash spinach; drain, but do not dry. Transfer to a large stockpot. Cover, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel, and squeeze out excess liquid. Let cool slightly; coarsely chop. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate, and let cool slightly.
• Whisk together yogurt and lemon zest and juice in a medium bowl. Stir in spinach, onion, and watercress; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with watercress sprigs, and serve with lettuce leaves for dipping.

WATERCRESS, AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD

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.

SPINACH & WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together oil and lemon juice, then season. In a bowl, mix the leaves and onion. Drizzle dressing over and toss to combine.

SPINACH AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the spinach, watercress and onion in a bowl. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to coat well. Serve immediately on chilled plates.

SPINACH AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• Wash spinach and watercress and remove tough stems and discard.
• Add spinach and watercress to a bowl and add 2 trays of ice cubes.
• Place in refrigerator to chill for about 1/2 hour.
• When chilled, discard ice cubes, drain.
• Tear spinach into smaller bite size pieces.
• Add spinach and watercress to a large bowl.
• Finely grate zest from one orange.
• Remove skins from both oranges and discard.
• Slice oranges thinly across the grain and cut in half.
• Remove and discard any seeds.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, raspberry vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt and black pepper until incorporated.
• Pour dressing mixture over spinach and watercress; toss well to coat.

EASY SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the vinegar and olive oil with a little seasoning. Toss through the salad leaves along with the almonds and raisins. Serve immediately.