Best 8 Watercress And Apple Salad With Peanut Yogurt Dressing Recipes

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In this culinary adventure, we bring you a vibrant and refreshing Watercress and Apple Salad with Peanut Yogurt Dressing. This delightful salad combines the peppery zest of watercress, the crisp sweetness of apples, and the creamy tanginess of a unique peanut yogurt dressing. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

The recipes included in this article will guide you through every step of creating this delightful salad, from selecting the freshest watercress and apples to crafting the creamy peanut yogurt dressing. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create a dish that is both visually appealing and bursting with flavor.

For those with dietary preferences, the recipe provides suggestions for making it vegan by using a plant-based yogurt alternative. Additionally, a variation is included for those who prefer a spicy kick, incorporating a pinch of cayenne pepper into the dressing.

As a bonus, the article also includes a recipe for a refreshing Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca. This light and hydrating beverage complements the salad perfectly and makes for a delightful accompaniment to any meal.

So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you feeling refreshed, invigorated, and thoroughly satisfied.

Let's cook with our recipes!

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH APPLES



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Dress up a simple watercress salad with zesty dressing and a crunchy, colorful mix of apples, cranberries and chopped peanuts. Try our deliciously refreshing Watercress Salad with Apples and serve it up at your upcoming barbecue or family gathering.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 5 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup KRAFT Lite Zesty Italian Dressing
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
4 cups loosely packed watercress
1 apple, chopped
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup PLANTERS Lightly Salted Dry Roasted Peanuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk dressing and mustard until blended.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl.
  • Add dressing mixture; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 300 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

WATERCRESS AND APPLE SALAD WITH PEANUT YOGURT DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Nut     No-Cook     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Apple     Peanut     Fall     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 lb apples (2), cored
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon water
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 cups watercress sprigs (2 to 3 bunches)

Steps:

  • Cut apples into 2-inch-long matchsticks, then toss with 1 teaspoon lime juice. Whisk together peanut butter, yogurt, water, salt, and remaining 2 teaspoons lime juice, then toss with apples and watercress.

GRILLED SALMON SALAD WITH WATERCRESS YOGURT DRESSING



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This delicious, substantial salad is inspired by two Mediterranean classics - Caesar and Niçoise

Provided by Silvana Franco

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 eggs
4 salmon fillets , skin on, 100g each
1 pitta bread , torn into small pieces
2 romaine lettuce hearts, separated and torn into pieces
50g watercress , large stalks removed
1 tsp horseradish sauce
1 small garlic clove , crushed
150g pot natural bio yogurt
squeeze lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cook the eggs in a pan of boiling water for 8 mins. Drain, then cool under running water. Peel the eggs, then cut them into quarters. Heat grill to medium.
  • Put the salmon, skin-side down, onto a baking tray, then grill for 4 mins. Turn the fish, add the torn pitta to the grill pan, then cook for 2-3 mins more until the salmon has cooked through and the pitta is crisp and golden. Leave to cool.
  • Meanwhile, place the watercress, horseradish and garlic in a food processor, then whizz until finely chopped. Add the yogurt and 3-4 tbsp water, then pulse for a few secs more to make a smooth, pourable dressing. Add a little lemon juice and seasoning to taste.
  • Break the salmon into large flakes. Scatter the lettuce over a platter, then top with the egg, salmon and pitta. Drizzle over the dressing, toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 0.57 milligram of sodium

WATERCRESS, ENDIVE AND APPLE SALAD WITH CIDER DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Apple     Almond     Endive     Watercress     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon apple cider
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 Red Delicious apples
2 Belgian endives, 2 inches cut from the tips and reserved for garnish and the remainder cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
6 cups loosely packed watercress sprigs, rinsed and spun dry
3 tablespoons crumbled sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together the cider, the vinegar, the lemon juice, the mustard, the shallot, the Worcestershire sauce, the thyme, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Let the dressing stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to let the flavors develop. In another bowl toss the apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces, with 2 tablespoons of the dressing. In a large bowl toss together the endive slices and the watercress with the remaining dressing and divide the watercress mixture among the 6 salad plates. Top the watercress with the apples and the almonds and garnish the plates with the reserved endive tips.

SPRING SALAD WITH WATERCRESS DRESSING



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Savour all the flavours of an Italian spring with this salad with a British twist

Provided by Maxine Clark

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Starter, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

550g new potato , scrubbed
800g young broad beans in the pod (to give about 200g/8oz shelled beans)
200g fresh young asparagus
400g young peas in the pod (to give about 100g/4oz shelled peas)
90g pack prosciutto , sliced into ribbons
125g bag mixed salad leaves
100g pecorino cheese, shaved
50g fresh watercress , roughly chopped
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp cider vinegar
pinch sugar

Steps:

  • Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for 10-15 minutes until tender. Drain and halve when cool enough to handle; set aside. Blanch the shelled broad beans and the asparagus in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes. Drain in a sieve and cool under running cold water. Drain again, fish out the asparagus, then peel off the hard outer skins from the beans - make a nick in the tops and pop the beans out. Blanch the shelled peas in a separate pan for 1 minute. Toss the asparagus, beans, peas, potatoes and prosciutto together.
  • For the dressing, put all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blitz until really smooth and bright green. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, toss the salad leaves with a spoonful or two of dressing and arrange on plates. Pile the vegetable mixture on top, season, then drizzle over the remaining dressing and scatter with the pecorino.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 calories, Fat 31 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.5 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 1.57 milligram of sodium

APPLE SALAD WITH PEANUT BUTTER DRESSING



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Kiddos beg for second helpings of this fun and flavorful salad. Adults love it, too. It's great for cooking with kids because the ingredient list is simple and it comes together easily! -Terri Merritts, Nashville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 medium apples, chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 medium banana, peeled and sliced
1 small carrot, shredded
1/4 cup dried mango, chopped
2 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional
DRESSING:
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add the banana, carrot, mango, coconut and walnuts if desired. Combine dressing ingredients; pour over apple mixture and toss to coat. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

AVOCADO AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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Provided by Maggie Ruggiero

Categories     Salad     Appetizer     No-Cook     Picnic     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Mother's Day     Dinner     Avocado     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Potluck     Watercress     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 tablespoon grated sweet onion such as Vidalia or Walla Walla (use large holes of a box grater)
1/4 cup finely grated peeled Gala apple (use small holes of box grater)
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cups watercress (thin stems and leaves only; from 1 large bunch)
1 firm-ripe avocado

Steps:

  • Stir together vinegar, onion, apple, soy sauce, and sugar until sugar has dissolved, then stir in oil.
  • Just before serving, toss watercress with enough dressing to coat. Quarter, pit, and peel avocado, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Gently toss with watercress.

APPLE PEANUT SALAD



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Heidi Wilcox of Lapeer, Michigan needs just three items to toss together this sweet side dish. It's crunchy from crisp apples and peanuts yet sweet and fluffy from whipped topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 medium apples, diced
3 cups salted dry roasted peanuts
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the apples, peanuts and whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 351mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp watercress and apples.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, prepare the dressing and chop the vegetables. Store them separately in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When ready to serve, toss everything together.
  • If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a vegetable peeler to create long, thin strips of apple.
  • To make a vegan version of the dressing, use almond milk or coconut milk instead of yogurt.
  • For a spicier dressing, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.

Conclusion:

This watercress and apple salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The peanut yogurt dressing adds a creamy and tangy flavor that complements the crisp watercress and sweet apples. This salad is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy and delicious choice.

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