Best 7 Watercress Pear And Pomegranate Salad Recipes

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Craving a salad that's both refreshing and bursting with flavor? Look no further than this delightful Watercress, Pear, and Pomegranate Salad. This vibrant dish combines the peppery bite of watercress, the sweet crunch of pears, the juicy tartness of pomegranates, and a tangy dressing for a taste experience that will tantalize your taste buds. With a delightful interplay of textures and flavors, this salad is a perfect side dish for grilled chicken or fish, or can be enjoyed as a light and healthy main course.

But that's not all! This article also features two additional salad recipes that are equally tempting. The Arugula, Pear, and Walnut Salad offers a nutty twist with the addition of toasted walnuts, while the Spinach, Strawberry, and Feta Salad brings a touch of sweetness and tanginess with fresh strawberries and crumbled feta cheese. Each salad is unique and packed with flavor, making this article a treasure trove of refreshing and delicious salad options.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PEAR AND POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA AND CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE



Pear and Pomegranate Salad with Gorgonzola and Champagne Vinaigrette image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups baby spinach or romaine lettuce
1 ripe pear, cut in half
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
2 ounces Gorgonzola
Champagne Vinaigrette, recipe follows
Fresh cracked pepper
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a decorative bowl or platter, add the spinach or romaine. Cut the pear into fans, and then slice again on the diagonal, add the greens, crumble the Gorgonzola onto the salad and then drizzle with about half of the vinaigrette. Top with fresh cracked pepper and lightly drizzle the whole salad with the honey. Serve immediately.
  • In a small bowl or glass jar, add all the ingredients except the olive oil. Mix well, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.

WATERCRESS, ROCKET, SWEET PEAR, WALNUT AND PARMESAN SALAD



Watercress, Rocket, Sweet Pear, Walnut and Parmesan Salad image

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • What a pukka combination, simple and classy. Don't try to make this when you feel like it, make it when you can buy perfect pears, otherwise it will taste naff. For 1 person I normally use around 1/2 a pear, 2 big handfuls of watercress and 2 big handfuls of rocket. If the pear skins are nice I just give them a wash, if not I remove them with a peeler. Then cut them in 1/2 and deseed. It doesn't really matter how you cut them up. Sometimes in big rough chunks, maybe sliced up or even grated. Then place into a bowl with the watercress and rocket. The pepperiness of the leaves works so well with the sweetness of the pear. Drizzle with good extra-virgin olive oil just to coat, a small squeeze of lemon juice (because the pear juice is slightly acidic but very tasty), and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss all this together and serve. Shave over Parmesan or pecornio, crumble your nuts over and tuck in. I love this salad with roasted meat or as a starter on its own.

WATERCRESS, PEAR AND POMEGRANATE SALAD



Watercress, Pear and Pomegranate Salad image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Feta     Pear     Winter     Healthy     Pomegranate     Watercress     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons pure pomegranate juice
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 large bunches watercress, thick stems trimmed
1 head butter lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
2 firm but ripe pears, halved, cored, each half cut into 6 wedges
1/2 cup crumbled ricotta salata cheese or feta cheese
1/2 cup fresh pomegranate kernels

Steps:

  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine watercress and lettuce in bowl. Pour all but 2 tablespoons dressing over; toss to coat. Divide greens among 6 plates. Arrange 4 pear wedges in spoke pattern on each plate. Drizzle 2 tablespoons dressing over pears. Sprinkle with cheese and pomegranate kernels.

WATERCRESS AND ENDIVE SALAD WITH PEARS AND ROQUEFORT



Watercress and Endive Salad With Pears and Roquefort image

Pears go wonderfully with all types of blue cheese, whether Roquefort, Stilton, Gorgonzola or an American blue such as Maytag.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield Serves four

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large, ripe but firm Comice or Bartlett pear
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons pecans 1 ounce, lightly toasted
1 bunch watercress, trimmed about 4 ounces
2 endives, broken into leaves
2 ounces Roquefort, Stilton or another blue cheese, crumbled
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon sherry or Champagne vinegar
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, to taste
Salt
freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon walnut oil

Steps:

  • Peel, core and thinly slice the pear. Cut the slices in half so they're not too long. Toss with the lime juice.
  • Combine the pears, pecans, watercress, endive, blue cheese and tarragon in a large bowl. Whisk together the vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, olive oil and walnut oil. Toss with the salad, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 231, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 319 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WATERCRESS, FRISEE, AND PEAR SALAD



Watercress, Frisee, and Pear Salad image

This crisp French salad is just what you need when serving a rich or heavy mani course, like our Beef Bourguignon.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup walnuts, broken into pieces
3 to 4 bunches watercress, trimmed
1 head frisee, core removed, leaves torn into bite-size pieces (about 8 cups)
2 red or yellow Bartlett pears, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, in a small bowl or jar, whisk or shake vinegar and oil until thick and combined; season with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, covered.)
  • Place nuts on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine watercress, frisee, pears, and dressing; toss gently to coat. Divide among plates; sprinkle with walnut pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g

WATERCRESS, PEAR AND GORGONZOLA SALAD



Watercress, Pear and Gorgonzola Salad image

Mellow pears contrast the strong flavors of gorgonzola in this bright, lightly creamy salad. It's all finished with a sweet-tart dressing of onion, mustard and red wine vinegar. It makes a lovely first course, or simply treat it as two servings, rather than four, and serve it as a light lunch.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup coarsely chopped cippolini or other sweet onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
Sea salt
ground white pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces watercress (about 1 bunch), thick stems removed
4 ounces Gorgonzola, sliced into 16 small slabs
2 ripe pears, cored, quartered and cut in wedges, or 4 fresh figs, quartered

Steps:

  • Combine the onion, mustard, vinegar, honey, lemon juice and grapeseed oil in a food processor or blender. Purée until onion is very fine. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in olive oil.
  • Rinse and dry the watercress. In a large bowl, season watercress with salt and pepper and toss with the dressing. Arrange cheese and fruit on four salad plates and top with watercress.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 468, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 490 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PEAR AND POMEGRANATE SALAD



Pear and Pomegranate Salad image

A fall and winter favorite--I am always eager for pomegranates to come in season so I can make this again. I make my own pomegranate juice by pressing the seeds against a metal sieve.

Provided by JPMJ

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 12m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups green leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn
1 Bartlett or Anjou pear
⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard
½ tablespoon honey
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Divide the lettuce between two bowls. Halve and core the pear, then cut each half in slices. Divide the pear slices and pomegranate seeds among the two bowls and mix gently.
  • Combine the vegetable oil, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, mustard, honey, and pepper in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until the dressing thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Pour the warm dressing over the salads and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 88 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

Tips:

  • Select the freshest ingredients: Use crisp watercress, ripe pears, and plump pomegranate seeds for the best flavor and texture.
  • Prepare the watercress properly: Trim the tough ends of the watercress stems and wash the leaves thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Slice the pears thinly: This will help them absorb the dressing better and make them easier to eat.
  • Use a flavorful dressing: The dressing in this recipe is made with a combination of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. You can adjust the proportions of each ingredient to suit your taste.
  • Garnish the salad with pomegranate seeds: This will add a pop of color and sweetness to the dish.

Conclusion:

This watercress, pear, and pomegranate salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this one a try.

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