Watercress Salad with Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, and Bacon Recipe

Name: Watercress Salad with Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon; 2 large onions, cut in half and thinly slices; 1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced (any kind or combination); ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 2 bunches watercress, coarse stems removed (10 oz.); ¼ cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon honey; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon
2 large onions, cut in half and thinly slices
1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced (any kind or combination)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 bunches watercress, coarse stems removed (10 oz.)
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard

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["Cook the bacon in a large skillet until crisp; drain on paper towels.", "Crumble when cool enough to handle.", "Meanwhile, remove all but 2 tsp.", "fat from the skillet; add the onions and stir to coat.", "Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, 12-14 minutes.", "Add the mushrooms and cook, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are soft and most of the liquid in the pan has evaporated; stir in the salt and pepper.", "Meanwhile, put all the dressing ingredients in a glass jar; cover and shake to blend well.", "Put the watercress in a large bowl, add the dressing, and toss to coat.", "Arrange the""dressed"" salad on a large platter and top with the mushroom mixture and bacon."]

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, 2 large onions, cut in half and thinly slices, 1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced (any kind or combination), ¼ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Watercress Salad with Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, and Bacon 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 Salad with Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, and Bacon

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