63 watercres recipes

Insalata verde e rossa, an Italian red and green salad with dandelion leaves, watercress, and radishes in olive oil and red wine vinegar. A bitter greens salad with peppery bite.

Roasted rack of lamb with fresh thyme and rosemary, seared then oven-roasted to medium rare with a white wine and lamb stock pan sauce. A classic French masterchef recipe.

Avocado chef salad piled with red leaf lettuce, watercress, mushrooms, hard-boiled eggs, Swiss cheese, julienned ham or turkey, cubed avocado, and a tangy vinaigrette. A protein-packed lunch in five minutes.

Store-bought hummus upgraded with fresh watercress, cilantro, and chopped pistachios. Quick 20-minute appetizer spread.

Slow-simmered wildfowl stock from game bird pieces with wild celery, onions, carrots, and watercress. A patient, traditional method for a deeply flavored base.

Grilled filet mignon pounded thin and served on toasted buns with creamy tartar sauce and fresh watercress. A luxurious steak sandwich that comes together in just 20 minutes.

Greens with orange dressing pairs Belgian endive and watercress with a minimalist balsamic-orange vinaigrette and hazelnut oil. A light, elegant starter salad.

Chilled cucumber and bell pepper soup blended creamy with yogurt, watercress, garlic, and a splash of vinegar. A no-cook, blender-easy cold soup that's all the refreshment you want on a hot day.

Italian tramezzini sandwiches layered with silky smoked salmon, crisp cucumber, and peppery greens on thin bread brushed with lemon olive oil.

Smoked salmon and dill pinwheels rolled with horseradish cream cheese, watercress, and dark bread. A make-ahead party appetizer with peppery bite and silky smoked fish.

Uma Salada Portuguesa, a classic Portuguese mixed green salad with lettuce, watercress, tomatoes, purple onion rings, stuffed olives, and a simple lemon vinaigrette. Fresh, bright, and ready in 20 minutes.

Steak au poivre with pepper-crusted beef tenderloin, sauteed mushrooms, a brandy-cream pan sauce, and a bed of wilted watercress. Classic French bistro fare.

Quick seafood stir-fry with scallops, sweet red peppers, and wilted watercress finished with lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Light, colorful, and ready in 30 minutes.

Roast fillet of beef: a whole tenderloin studded with garlic and marinated in soy, port, and thyme, then roasted and rested for a tender, rosy centerpiece. An elegant make-ahead roast for holidays.

Light and earthy wild rice dressing with brown rice, fresh mushrooms, celery, and watercress simmered in thyme-scented broth. A wholesome holiday side dish that won't weigh you down.

Spinach Salad in Fresh Orange Dressing with Pine Nuts recipe