Watercress and Grilled Pineapple Salad with Avocado and Sour Orange Dressing Recipe Recipe

Name: Watercress and Grilled Pineapple Salad with Avocado and Sour Orange Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds); 1 large bunch of watercress, trimmed; 3/4 cup chopped pineapple, grilled and cooled; 1 small carrot, shredded; 1/2 Hass avocado; Juice of 2 sour oranges, or juice of 1 orange and 1 lime (to make 1/2 cup); 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small garlic clove; 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
1 large bunch of watercress, trimmed
3/4 cup chopped pineapple, grilled and cooled
1 small carrot, shredded
1/2 Hass avocado
Juice of 2 sour oranges, or juice of 1 orange and 1 lime (to make 1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat.
2
When its hot, throw in the pepitas and roast, moving them continuously for about 2 minutes, or until the seeds are just starting to brown.
3
Remove from the pan and set aside to cool to room temperature.
4
Combine the watercress, pineapple, and carrot in a large bowl.
5
Combine the avocado, citrus juice, maple syrup, olive oil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and black pepper to taste in a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth.
6
With the motor running, add 1/4 cup of cold water in a thin stream until the dressing reaches the desired consistency, then stop.
7
Open the top and taste the dressing.
8
Adjust the seasonings.
9
To serve, toss the salad and divide into 4 servings.
10
Pour on the dressing and sprinkle the pepitas over each serving.
11
Leftover dressing may be refrigerated for up to 5 days.

157

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds), 1 large bunch of watercress, trimmed, 3/4 cup chopped pineapple, grilled and cooled, 1 small carrot, shredded, and more.

Yes, Watercress and Grilled Pineapple Salad with Avocado and Sour Orange Dressing Recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Watercress and Grilled Pineapple Salad with Avocado and Sour Orange Dressing Recipe

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