Winter Fruit And Watercress Salad Recipes

WINTER FRUIT AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, toss apples and lemon juice. Arrange watercress on a large serving platter. Top with the grapes, onions and apples., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine lemon juice, oil, honey, salt and pepper; shake well. Drizzle 1/2 cup over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate salad and remaining salad dressing until serving. Serve remaining dressing on the side. Garnish with lemon and mint if desired.

WATERCRESS AND CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the watercress, grapefruit supremes and juice, orange supremes and juice, olive oil and some salt and pepper in a large bowl. Gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.

WINTER FRUIT AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook farfalle at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
• Meanwhile, combine mandarin orange sections, kiwi, apple, pear, dried cranberries, pomegranate arils, and celery in a large bowl.
• Add pasta to the fruit salad, mixing until well combined.
• Whisk lime juice, honey, olive oil, and poppy seeds together in a small bowl. Pour over pasta salad and stir until combined. Place in the refrigerator until flavors have blended, about 30 minutes.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a medium saucepan with 5 cups water. Add the sugar, star anise, vanilla bean and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, and cook until all the sugar is dissolved. Then shut off the heat. Meanwhile, peel and core pears and apple. Slice thinly lengthwise and place in a large heatproof bowl. Add apricots and figs. Pour hot sugar syrup on top, making sure all the fruit is covered. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; poke a few holes in plastic. Chill overnight in refrigerator.
• The next morning, using a slotted spoon ladle fruit into a serving bowl and serve.

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH DRIED FRUIT AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• Make a quick vinaigrette by whisking together the vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper (or throw the ingredients into a small jar with a lid, cover, and shake). Pour the vinaigrette over the watercress and toss to coat. Garnish with the toasted slivered almonds and dried cranberries.

WINTER COTTAGE FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Top with peaches, pears and raspberries. Add 1/2-cup scoop cottage cheese in center of each salad.
• Mix cream cheese and cherry juice until smooth; drizzle over salads. Sprinkle with pecans.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water and bring to a boil. Simmer over low heat stirring often, until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and cool completely.
• In a small bowl, combine the kumquats, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, pear and cucumber. Add the dressing and toss well. Add the watercress and toss again and serve.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except the bananas and strawberries in a large bowl. Stir well and let stand, loosely covered, in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
• Just before serving, peel the bananas and slice them on the diagonal (you will have about three cups). Stir in the bananas and strawberries.

WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Remove peel and pith from grapefruits. Working over a bowl to catch the juice, cut segments from grapefruits. Squeeze juice into bowl Add banana and avocado, serve immediately.

EASY WINTER FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss grapefruit, pomegranate seeds, pears, and honey.
• Top with mint and salt.