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May 6, 2014

Watercress and Roast Beef Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing

Published May 6, 2014 | Julia Frey (Vikalinka)

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This watercress and roast beef salad could easily become your light dinner or a very luxurious lunch!

This salad is a great way to use up any leftover roast beef!

plate of salad with dressing behind in a jar

I am definitely on a salad roll lately and the reason for this roll is twofold, my friends.

I make them because I have to eat them and I keep making new ones because it’s bad enough that the majority of my meals are salad, it would be absolutely unbearable if I had to eat the same one over and over again.

Here is where I think we go wrong: same lettuce, same ranch dressing, same chicken breast. Boring!

There are so many varieties of salad greens available nowadays that actually alter the taste of your salad quite a bit.

Watercress and Roast Beef Salad with Horseradish Dressing from the top down

Let’s take watercress.

What is so great about watercress?

I have to admit it’s pretty British of me to use it. Apparently, peasants used to eat watercress with bread and it was known as a “poor man’s sandwich”.

Before you start feeling bad for them, let me tell you that watercress is a nutritional jackpot-it’s rich in  iron, calcium, iodine, and folic acid, in addition to vitamins A and C.

watercress salad with roast beef on a plate

It has a mild peppery taste that is absolutely delicious in salads and is one of the best pairings for roast beef. If you are watching your weight, do you know that lean roast beef is just as good as chicken breast?

Variety is key here for sure.

I absolutely loved this watercress and roast beef salad, which actually became my dinner.

horseradish dressing in a glass jar

Winning Combination

The combination of watercress and roast beef livened up by sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy tenderstem broccoli and mildly spicy spring onions dressed with creamy yet zesty horseradish dressing is absolutely matchless.

I was quite apprehensive that the horseradish dressing would become the dominant flavour but was pleasantly surprised that it did exactly what it was supposed to do-pulled all the flavours together without taking the center-stage.

I was so impressed with this unique and tasty dressing that I mixed up a whole jar. That means I have plenty leftover for many more salads!

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plate of salad with dressing behind in a jar

Watercress and Roast Beef Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing

Julia Frey of Vikalinka
Watercress, broccoli, tomato and roast beef salad with horseradish dressing.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 minute min
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 198 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Watercress
  • 1 cup broccoli florets I used tenderstem broccoli/broccolini
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes red and yellow, halved
  • 3 spring onions sliced
  • 4 oz/100 g roast beef cut in strips (I used my own leftover roast beef but deli roast beef could be substituted)
  • pumpkins seeds optional

For the dressing

  • 2 tbsp creamy horseradish
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp Greek yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Toss watercress, broccoli florets, sliced spring onions and cherry tomatoes.
  • In a medium bowl combine horseradish, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard and salt with a whisk. Slowly pour in olive oil in a thin steady streamy while whisking the whole time until incorporated.
  • Mix in Green yogurt.
  • Dress your salad with creamy horseradish dressing and divide among two salad bowl.
  • Top with sliced roast beed and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 1081mgPotassium: 603mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2455IUVitamin C: 88mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 1mg
Keyword watercress and roast beef salad
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About Julia Frey (Vikalinka)

Julia Frey is a London based recipe developer and photographer. Julia founded Vikalinka in 2012 with the main mission to provide her readers with delicious and accessible everyday recipes, which could be enjoyed by everyone.
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  1. Goodman Kasorere tjaritje says

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    Thank you very much for the Recipe añd ingredients every things is great.

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    • vikalinka says

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      You are very welcome!

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  2. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

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    Such a fresh and beautiful salad, love the horseradish dressing!

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  3. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says

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    I love this! I’m such a fan of salads like this, especially once the weather gets warmer (which it finally is!). I also love horseradish. Will be trying this one.

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    • vikalinka says

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      So glad you are finally getting nicer weather and can now switch to salads and bbqs. Yay!

      Reply
  4. sue/the view from great island says

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    5 stars
    So many things I love about this I don’t know where to begin — I love main dish salads, especially with steak or beef like this. And horseradish? One of the best ingredients around, I always keep some in the fridge. AND, watercress is probably my favorite green, so that pretty much means that as far as I’m concerned, this is the perfect salad!

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    • vikalinka says

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      Oh that is so awesome, Sue! I loved the salad so much and I was really hoping someone else would feel the same! Watercress is a true gem and needs to become more mainstream.

      Reply

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