Watercress Vinaigrette Food

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

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

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 AND PERSIMMON SALAD WITH CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together vinegar, shallot, zest, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a small bowl. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined well.
• Peel persimmons and cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges. Toss watercress with persimmons and enough vinaigrette to coat, then season with salt and pepper.
• Do Ahead
• Vinaigrette can be made 1 day ahead and chilled.

ARUGULA AND WATERCRESS WITH CURRY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Vinaigrette: In a mixing bowl, whisk mustard, vinegar, and crème fraîche to combine. Add the buttermilk and olive oil and whisk again to emulsify. (If the vinaigrette breaks-i.e., doesn't emulsify-whisk in ½ to 1 teaspoon water.) Finally, add curry powder, season to taste with salt, and whisk to combine. Makes about 1 cup and can be stored in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
• Assembly: Put watercress and arugula in a serving bowl; gently toss with ¼ cup dressing (or more if desired). Garnish with sliced avocado, crushed cashew nuts, and a sprinkle of salt before serving.

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH WARM VINAIGRETTE

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.

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.

WATERCRESS, STRAWBERRY AND ALMOND SALAD WITH BALSAMIC HONEY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place watercress, strawberries, almonds and shallots in a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey and salt; whisk in olive oil until smooth and uniform. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss gently. Serve immediately.;

WATERCRESS VINAIGRETTE

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.