Bean Tomato Watercress Salad Recipes

GREEN BEAN, WATERCRESS AND RADISH SALAD

Steps:

• Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain beans; rinse under cold water. Drain and pat dry.
• Whisk lemon juice, vinegar and mustard in medium bowl to blend. Whisk in oil and broth. Add chopped watercress. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss beans, trimmed watercress and radishes in bowl with dressing.

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH ROASTED TOMATO DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Take a roasting dish and lay the tomatoes out with the garlic. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in the oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes until the tomatoes have burst and juices are slightly caramelized.
• Remove from the oven and place in a blender with all the pan juices. Add the red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, sugar, parsley, and salt and pepper. Pulse until well combined. Set aside to cool in the refrigerator while you prepare the croutons.
• Take a sheet tray and lay out thin slices of the baguette. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place in the hot oven and bake until golden brown and crispy. The croutons will take 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from oven and while still warm, smear each piece with some goat cheese. Set aside.
• Take a platter and layer with goat cheese croutons. Top with mounds of feathery watercress and drizzle over the roasted tomato dressing.

WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• Trim off and discard tough ends of watercress. Rinse watercress and drain well. Pat or spin dry.
• Put mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a salad bowl. Blend with a wire whisk. Add oil, beating with whisk.
• Add watercress and chopped onion. Sprinkle with parsley, toss and serve

SIMPLE WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a salad bowl. Slowly whisk in oil. Add watercress and toss with vinaigrette to evenly coat. Serve immediately.