Fennel and Watercress Salad Recipe
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Fennel and Watercress Salad

By: Barrett 
"This salad would be a welcome addition to any Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner table."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 6 bunches watercress - rinsed, dried and trimmed
  • 3 bulbs fennel - trimmed, cored and thinly sliced
  • 3 small heads radicchio, cored and chopped
  • 1 cup pecan halves, toasted

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine the cranberries, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, garlic and salt. Whisk in the olive oil.
  2. In a large salad bowl, combine the watercress, fennel, radicchio and pecans. Stir the vinaigrette and pour over salad. Toss well and serve at once.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 178 | Total Fat: 15.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2007 by KymInNM   view full review
This salad really grew on me. It was a 4 with the first few bites, but by the time I finished,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2005 by Genie   view full review
This is a very delicious salad if you can find some nice fresh fennel and watercress. Try...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2006 by Regina   view full review
This was so easy and delicious. Made a weeknight meal feel special. Didn't have radichio on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2008 by yvetteski   view full review
This is a great base recipe. I too skipped the radiccio and couldn't find any cranberries in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2006 by c-biskit Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
what a great combination of flavors! This salad is unique and delicious. Thanks!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2010 by KKSAND   view full review
Fabulous! The did not have radicchio, so sadly had to omit. Can not wait to make it again!! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2009 by ALICE3913   view full review
This was excellent! I live by myself so I actually made 1/6 of the recipe. Makes quite a bit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2006 by Esmee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very delicious salad. Will definitely make this again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2006 by Seattle Cook   view full review
Very good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by emilie   view full review
The combination of flavors are great but I used this recipe as a starting point. I modified it...

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