Cauliflower Beets And Watercress With Orange Ginger Dressing Recipes

CAULIFLOWER, BEETS AND WATERCRESS WITH ORANGE GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place beets in a small casserole and roast until very tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Let cool, then peel off skin, trim ends and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in a large serving bowl.
• When beets are almost finished cooking, put some water in a large steamer and bring to a boil. Add cauliflower and steam until tender but still slightly crisp. Add cauliflower to beets in serving bowl.
• In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, orange zest, vinegar, ginger, mustard and a large pinch of salt. Add olive oil a few drops at a time, whisking vigorously to emulsify. Season to taste with salt.
• Pour dressing over cauliflower and beets. Toss well to coat. Just before serving, add watercress and toss until evenly dispersed.

SPICY WATERCRESS WITH GINGER

Steps:

• Remove the tough stems from 2 bunches watercress; wash and dry well, then transfer to a bowl. Heat 3 tablespoons peanut oil in a small skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tablespoon chopped peeled ginger, 1 minced garlic clove and 2 teaspoons Sriracha and stir-fry 30 seconds. Carefully stir in 2 tablespoons rice vinegar. Pour the warm dressing over the watercress and toss. Season with salt.

ORANGE GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Put ginger and shallot in a food processor fitted with a metal blade; you could also just mince these with a handheld mincer.
• Add remaining ingredients and blend.

CARROT, CAULIFLOWER AND BEET SALAD WITH ORANGE-ANISE DRESSING

Steps:

• Blend first 4 ingredients in blender until aniseed is finely chopped, abut 1 minutes. Strain dressing into medium bowl, pressing hard on seeds in strainer; discard seeds. Whisk in orange peel and honey. Season with salt and pepper.
• Steam cauliflower until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. transfer to medium bowl. Steam carrots until tender but still bright in color, about 8 minutes. Transfer to another bowl. Steam beets until tender, adding more water to pot if needed, about 15 minutes. Transfer to another bowl. Cool all vegetables completely.
• Mix 1/2 cup dressing into cauliflower. Mix 1/4 cup dressing into beets. (Dressing and marinated vegetables can be made ahead. Cover separately and chill up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
• Rinse and dry beet greens. Arrange on platter as base for salad. Drain dressing from vegetables. Overlap carrots around edge of platter. Arrange cauliflower in ring within carrots. Mound beets in center. Drizzle with some of remaining dressing. Serve salad with pita breads and any remaining dressing.

GINGERED ORANGE BEETS

Steps:

• Brush beets with 4 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap loosely in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 70-75 minutes or until fork-tender. Cool slightly., In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, orange juice concentrate, 1 teaspoon orange zest, ginger and remaining oil; set aside. , Peel beets and cut into wedges; place in a serving bowl. Add the orange sections and pecans. Drizzle with orange sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining orange zest.

ORANGE, BEET AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Blend olive and vegetable oils with lemon juice, green onions, splenda, salt and pepper. 2. Place beets in a small bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons dressing. To serve, toss watercress and romaine in a large bowl, place beets on top. Surround with orange sections cut in half. Add juice from orange segments to reserved dressing, pour over salad and toss again. Serve at once.

CREAMY ORANGE-GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, blend yogurt, orange juice, ginger, salt, sugar, orange peel, cayenne and cinnamon until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate until ready to use.

ORANGE, BEET AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• Blend olive and vegetable oils with lemon juice, green onions, sugar, salt and pepper. Place beets in a small bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons dressing. To serve, toss watercress and romaine in a large bowl, place beets on top. Surround with orange sections cut in half. Add juice from orange segments to reserved dressing, pour over salad and toss again. Serve at once.