Watercress Salad With Warm Mustard Dressing Recipes

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk mustard, vinegar, and garlic in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper, then gradually stream in oil, whisking constantly. Whisk until dressing is emulsified and thick.
• Add watercress to dressing, season with more salt and pepper, and gently toss until watercress is evenly coated (you want to be careful not to bruise or wilt greens when tossing, so use a light hand). Pile salad lightly onto plates.

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH WARM MUSTARD DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk egg, lemon juice, mustard, and sugar in a medium heatproof bowl set over a pot of barely simmering water; cook until mixture is foamy, thickened, and hot to the touch, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in pepper, coriander, 1 1/2 tsp. oil, and 1/4 tsp. salt.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 1/2 tsp. oil in a small skillet over medium. Add pumpkin seeds, paprika, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and cook, stirring constantly, until seeds are golden and puffed, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let cool.
• Toss watercress with warm dressing in a large bowl. Top with pumpkin seeds before serving.

WILTED WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss watercress and onions; set aside. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; crumble and add to watercress mixture. To the drippings, add brown sugar, vinegar, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil. Pour over salad and toss to coat; serve immediately.

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH WARM VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan whisk together the shallot, the mustard, the honey, the vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Heat the dressing over moderately low heat, whisking occasionally, until it is hot and in a bowl toss it with the watercress.