Best 11 Watercress Onion And Radish Salad Recipes

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In the realm of refreshing and vibrant salads, the watercress, onion, and radish salad stands out as a symphony of flavors and textures. This delectable dish is a delightful blend of peppery watercress, crisp radishes, and pungent red onions, tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing. The salad is a culinary celebration of spring's bounty, showcasing the best of fresh, seasonal produce. With three variations to choose from, this recipe caters to diverse palates and preferences. The classic vinaigrette dressing offers a balance of acidity and sweetness, while the creamy avocado dressing adds a luscious richness. For those seeking a bit of heat, the spicy dressing, infused with chili flakes and cayenne pepper, delivers a tantalizing kick. Whether served as a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a vibrant addition to a buffet, this watercress, onion, and radish salad promises to delight the senses and nourish the body.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WATERCRESS, RADICCHIO, AND RADISH SALAD



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Peppery watercress and pleasantly bitter radicchio stand up well to the lively country mustard vinaigrette in this simple salad. Radishes add a welcome crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons country Dijon mustard
Pinch of sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 bunches watercress, cut into 2-inch pieces (5 cups)
1 head radicchio, cut into 1-inch slices (1/2 cup)
1 bunch radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced (1 cup)

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Slowly add oil, whisking constantly, until emulsified. Add watercress, radicchio, and radishes. Toss to evenly coat in dressing; serve.

WATERCRESS, ONION, AND RADISH SALAD



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This crisp, clean-flavored salad with a hint of pepper is the perfect accompaniment to a steak dinner.From the book "Mad Hungry," by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 bunch of watercress
1 bunch of radishes
1/4 of a white onion
Vinegar (red-wine or one of your choice)
Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Break apart the watercress and add to a large bowl.
  • Clean and slice the radishes. Peel and chop the onion.
  • Drizzle vinegar (of your choice) and extra-virgin olive oil over the salad and season with salt and pepper.

WATERCRESS AND RADISH SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vinegar     Radish     Summer     Vegan     Watercress     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
4 bunches of watercress, coarse stems discarded, rinsed and spun dry (about 14 cups)
1 1/2 cups radishes, cut into julienne strips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl whisk together the vinegar and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Add the watercress and the radishes and toss the salad well.

RADISH AND WATERCRESS SALAD



Radish and Watercress Salad image

Here, two often-overlooked produce picks-radishes and watercress-team up for a fresh, crisp salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces watercress
3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper
12 radishes, sliced

Steps:

  • Remove tough stems from watercress; break leaves into bite-size pieces. Arrange watercress on plates.
  • Mix oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; pour over radishes and toss. Spoon radish mixture onto watercress.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 115 mg

CUCUMBER WATERCRESS SALAD



Cucumber Watercress Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 English (European) seedless cucumber, diced
1 1/2 cups watercress leaves, the yield of a healthy bundle from the market
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons cold water
3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
Coarse salt

Steps:

  • Combine cucumbers and watercress in a large bowl. Whisk the honey, vinegar, and water together. Pour over salad and toss well to combine. Season with dill and salt and toss salad again.

CHOPPED RED ONION, HORSERADISH AND WATERCRESS SALAD



Chopped Red Onion, Horseradish and Watercress Salad image

This a very unusual salad created by Chef Malouf, who earned a coveted three-star rating from The New York Times for Manhattan's beloved Rainbow Room. Before opening Beacon, he also cooked at the Four Seasons, La Cote Basque, the St. Regis Hotel, La Cremaillere (Banksville, New York) and the Hudson River Club.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 12h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bunches fresh watercress, washed, trimmed of thick stems, and roughly chopped to yield 2 cups
1 large ripe tomato, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup freshly grated horseradish or 1/4 cup prepared horseradish
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, juiced
Coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, mix well, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Serve on 8 chilled salad plates.

SAUTEED RADISHES AND WATERCRESS



Sauteed Radishes and Watercress image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 bunches radishes, quartered, leaving a bit of the greens on top for decoration
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt (preferably sea salt)
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 bunches watercress, coarse stems discarded and watercress rinsed, but not spun dry (about 10 cups)

Steps:

  • Trim radishes and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch wedges.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then saute radish wedges with salt, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a platter and keep warm, loosely covered.
  • Saute garlic in remaining tablespoon butter in skillet over moderately high heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add watercress and saute, covered, until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Return radish wedges to skillet to reheat quickly and serve.

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH BOILED JERSEY ROYALS, ROAST SHALLOTS & PICKLED RADISH



Watercress salad with boiled Jersey Royals, roast shallots & pickled radish image

Make the most of springtime Jersey Royals in this vibrant salad, with roasted shallots, pickled radish, mint and watercress

Provided by Rosie Birkett

Categories     Lunch, Side dish, Starter

Time 55m

Yield Serves 4 as a side

Number Of Ingredients 9

100g watercress
1 tbsp rice wine or cider vinegar
2 tbsp caster sugar
3 radish , thinly sliced lengthways
4 banana shallots , halved
50ml olive oil
300g Jersey Royal potatoes
1 mint sprig
cider vinegar , to serve

Steps:

  • Wash the watercress and leave to soak in a large bowl of cold water.
  • Whisk the vinegar with the sugar and a pinch of salt. Toss the radish in the vinegar and leave to pickle.
  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the shallots in a roasting tray and coat in the olive oil. Season. Arrange the shallots cut-side down and roast for 45 mins.
  • Meanwhile, put the potatoes and mint in a pan. Cover with cold water, bring to the boil and cook for 10 mins until tender. Leave to cool in the water, then drain, cutting any bigger potatoes in half.
  • Peel off the roasted shallot skins and discard. Pull apart the shallot halves and toss in a salad bowl with the potatoes, dressing and the roasting oil. Drain the watercress, then add that, season, and scatter over the pickled radishes and a little cider vinegar. Toss everything together and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

WATERCRESS AND RED ONION SALAD



Watercress and Red Onion Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bunches watercress
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup sliced red onion rings
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Cut off and discard the tough stems of the watercress. Rinse and spin dry.
  • Place the vinegar in a salad bowl and add salt and pepper. Beat with a wire whisk while adding the oil. Add the watercress, onion rings and parsley and toss well to blend. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 134, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 208 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

RADISH SALAD WITH WATERCRESS AND VINEGAR-CURED ANCHOVIES



Radish Salad With Watercress and Vinegar-Cured Anchovies image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     lunch, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 40m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

18 whole, fresh anchovies, filleted
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, slivered
2 sprigs fresh mint, chopped
2 sprigs fresh basil, chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper
3/4 cup Banyuls vinegar
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 shallots, minced
1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
1/8 teaspoon sugar
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 small watermelon radish, peeled and sliced paper-thin into rounds
1 to 2 bunches watercress, trimmed (about 3 cups)
1 bunch Easter egg radish, quartered
1 bunch French breakfast radishes, quartered, reserve leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives

Steps:

  • Put the anchovies in a nonreactive bowl. Sprinkle with the sea salt, pepper, shallot, garlic, mint, basil and red chili pepper. Cover with the Banyuls vinegar and allow to cure for 10 minutes. Turn the anchovy fillets over and continue to cure for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Drain the vinegar mixture and, in a clean bowl or shallow dish, cover the anchovies with olive oil. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the shallots, Champagne vinegar, sugar and a little salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil and season to taste.
  • Lay the sliced watermelon radishes on each of the six plates. In a bowl, toss the watercress, Easter egg and French breakfast radishes and radish leaves in vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Mound the watercress and radish salad in the center of the plate and garnish each plate with 6 anchovy fillets; sprinkle with fresh chives.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 558, UnsaturatedFat 46 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 499 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH RAW BEETS AND RADISHES



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This colorful salad, made with peppery watercress, is easy to put together. Dressed only with lemon juice, a separate horseradish cream is passed at the table. Serve a small portion as a first course or a more generous amount as a main course for a light lunch.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 raw medium red beet, peeled
1 raw medium golden beet, peeled
Salt and pepper
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/2 cup crème fraîche
2 tablespoons grated horseradish
6 ounces watercress, trimmed and cleaned
4 red radishes or a 3-inch length of daikon radish, thinly sliced
3 or 4 hard-cooked eggs (8 minutes)

Steps:

  • Season the beets: Slice red beet as thinly as possible with a mandoline or sharp knife and place in a small bowl. Slice golden beet and place in a separate bowl. Season each bowl with salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest. Toss and leave to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  • Make the horseradish cream: Put crème fraîche in a small serving bowl. Add horseradish, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Make the salad: Place watercress in a low salad bowl or serving platter. Arrange seasoned beet slices over the cress and drizzle with any remaining lemon juice. Scatter radish slices over the salad and garnish with quartered or halved eggs. Sprinkle salad very lightly with salt. Serve the horseradish cream separately and add a spoonful to each serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 94, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 281 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • Select crisp, fresh vegetables: Choose watercress with vibrant green leaves, firm radishes, and sweet onions for optimal flavor and texture.
  • Wash and dry the vegetables thoroughly: Removing any dirt or impurities ensures a clean and refreshing salad.
  • Use a sharp knife for slicing: This helps achieve evenly sliced vegetables and prevents tearing.
  • Chill the vegetables before assembling: This enhances their crispness and adds a refreshing touch to the salad.
  • Use a light hand when dressing the salad: Drizzle the dressing gradually, tossing gently to coat the vegetables without overdressing.
  • Serve immediately: Watercress salad is best enjoyed fresh, as the watercress tends to wilt over time.

Conclusion:

The watercress, onion, and radish salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The peppery bite of watercress, the sweetness of onions, and the crisp crunch of radishes create a refreshing and vibrant salad that is perfect for any occasion. With its simplicity and nutritional value, this salad is a great way to enjoy fresh vegetables and add a pop of color to your meals. Whether served as a light lunch, a side dish, or a refreshing addition to your dinner table, this salad is sure to impress. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy recipe, give this watercress, onion, and radish salad a try – you won't be disappointed!

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