Watercress
Watercress and Mushroom Salad with Asian Dressing
Just a bit of intensely flavored oriental sesame oil goes a long way in the dressing of this refreshing salad. To retain the crispness of the watercress, toss it with the remaining ingredients right before serving.
Salade de Boheme
By Ruth A. Matson
Artichoke Salad Plate
By Ruth A. Matson
Grilled Potato Salad with Watercress, Green Onions, and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
To impart smoky flavor to food when using an outdoor gas grill, add a handful of wood chips (soaked in cold water 30 minutes and drained) to a smoker box and place it under the grates and on top of ceramic briquettes in the far right or left corner of the grill.
By Bobby Flay
Panfried Tofu on Sesame Watercress with Soy-Orange Dressing
This recipe is a wonderful way to prepare tofu as a main course; all it needs is a side of rice.
Green Goddess Dressing
Here's a tangy dressing that is great on sliced tomatoes, mixed greens, hard-boiled eggs, or cold steamed potatoes.
Poached Salmon Fillets with Watercress Mayonnaise
An elegant, portable entrée. Baby greens with vinaigrette would round out the menu nicely. What to drink: A lightly oaked Chardonnay.