Best 4 Watercress Pistachio And Orange Blossom Salad Recipes

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**Nourishing and Flavorful: A Culinary Journey into Watercress, Pistachio, and Orange Blossom Salad**

Embark on a culinary adventure with a vibrant and refreshing salad that tantalizes your taste buds. This watercress, pistachio, and orange blossom salad is a delightful symphony of flavors and textures, offering a perfect balance of peppery greens, crunchy nuts, and delicate floral notes. With its vibrant green hues and pops of color from the pistachios and orange zest, this salad is a feast for the eyes as well. Discover the art of creating this delectable dish with our easy-to-follow recipe, ensuring a satisfying and nutritious meal that will leave you feeling energized and refreshed. Additionally, explore variations such as the watercress and pistachio salad with honey-orange dressing, the orange, fennel, and watercress salad, and the classic watercress salad, each offering unique flavor profiles to suit your preferences.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

WATERCRESS, AVOCADO AND ORANGE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

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.

WATERCRESS, PISTACHIO AND ORANGE-BLOSSOM SALAD



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Tarragon, basil, dill and cilantro are elevated from garnish to the centerpiece of this dish from Yotam Ottolenghi.

Provided by Ligaya Mishan

Categories     quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, more to taste
1 teaspoon orange-blossom water
Salt
black pepper to taste
3 1/2 cups watercress, thick stalks removed
Scant 1 cup basil leaves
1 1/2 cups cilantro leaves
1/4 cup dill
1/4 cup tarragon leaves
1/3 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, lightly toasted and coarsely crushed

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, orange-blossom water and salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, place watercress and herbs. Set aside until you are ready to serve the salad; you can leave greens in refrigerator in an airtight container for a few hours. Just before serving, pour dressing and pistachios over the leaves and toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 192, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 175 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

WATERCRESS AND ORANGE SALAD



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The peppery greens pair well with the sweet citrus in this salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 navel oranges
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 bunches watercress (about 1 1/2 pounds total), thick ends removed

Steps:

  • Slice off both ends of oranges. With a sharp knife, cut away peel and pith. Cut along membranes to remove segments. Squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from membranes into a small bowl.
  • Add oil, vinegar, and mustard; whisk to combine, and season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss together watercress and dressing; top with orange segments, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g

WATERCRESS & ORANGE SALAD



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Keep this recipe handy when you need to make a special salad quickly. The flavorful vinaigrette adds a refreshing touch to the greens and oranges. -Alpha Wilson, Roswell, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 bunches watercress, trimmed (about 10 cups)
4 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine watercress and oranges. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh watercress. If you can't find fresh watercress, you can use baby arugula or spinach.
  • To make the orange blossom vinaigrette, use a good quality orange blossom water. You can find orange blossom water at most Middle Eastern grocery stores or online.
  • If you don't have orange blossom water, you can substitute rose water or lemon juice.
  • Toast the pistachios before adding them to the salad. This will bring out their flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately. The watercress will wilt if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

This watercress, pistachio, and orange blossom salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish or light lunch. It's easy to make and packed with nutrients. The watercress is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate and iron. The pistachios are a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. And the orange blossom vinaigrette adds a touch of sweetness and floral flavor.

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