Fennel and Watercress Salad

4.7
(29)

This salad would be a welcome addition to any Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner table.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • ½ cup chopped dried cranberries

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar

  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 ¼ 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

178 Calories
15g Fat
9g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 202mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 119mg 9%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 514mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.