Cooking Techniques 7 Best Watercress Salads Watercress isn't the most common salad green, but its peppery bite makes it one of the most delicious. By F&W Editors Updated on May 23, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Watercress isn't the most common salad green, but its peppery bite makes it one of the most delicious. Here, seven terrific salads to make with watercress. 1. Watercress and Green Tomatoes in Browned ButterOnly five ingredients are required for this quick, savory salad. 2. Watercress Salad with Fried MorelsTangy watercress and crispy morels make this the perfect spring salad. 3. Watercress and Toasted-Almond SaladYou only need 10 minutes for this healthy, vegetarian salad. 4. Jicama, Citrus and Watercress Salad"I like big flavors through small bites," says Steve Sicinski of this fantastic salad, which features pomegranate, grapefruit and oranges. 5. Watercress and Mango Salad with Ginger DressingThis incredible, Asian-inspired salad is ready in just 30 minutes. 6. Shrimp Salad with Watercress, Cannellini Beans and MintCanned cannellini beans make quick work of this excellent seafood salad. 7. Watercress, Avocado and Walnut SaladThis healthy salad is topped with a bright, lemony dressing. Green SaladsMain-Course SaladsMore Terrific Salads Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit