Watercress And Boston Lettuce Salad With Walnuts Recipes

BOSTON LETTUCE AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• Core the lettuce and separate the leaves. Trim off tough stems of watercress. Rinse the greens and shake off excess moisture.
• Combine vinegar, garlic, onions and mustard in a serving bowl, blending with a wire whisk. Add the oil gradually, and season with salt and pepper.
• Add the greens and toss well with the dressing.

BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a resealable plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake until contents are well combined.
• Break the lettuce into leaves and place on 4 plates. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and sprinkle with capers.

WATERCRESS, PEAR AND WALNUT SALAD WITH POPPY SEED DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, mustard and honey in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Mix in poppy seeds. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss watercress and walnuts in large bowl with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 8 plates. Toss pears with 1/4 cup dressing in small bowl. Spoon pears atop salads.

BOSTON LETTUCE WITH ROASTED RED ONIONS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. Place onions on a foil lined baking sheet. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast until tender, 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. , In a small saucepan, combine vinegar and juice. Bring to a boil; cook until reduced by half, 8-10 minutes. , Top lettuce halves with roasted onions. Drizzle with sauce and top with cheese. Sprinkle with additional black pepper and if desired, chopped walnuts.

MANDARIN-WALNUT LETTUCE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring constantly. Add walnuts; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Spread onto a piece of greased foil; set aside., In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and salt. In a salad bowl, combine lettuce and oranges. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with walnuts; toss to coat.