Watercress

Watercress not only packs a healthful punch, it also adds vibrant color and flavor to dishes. Chefs use it year-round on menus to enliven soups, salads, entrees, sauces and even cocktails.

Stella
Boston, MA
Herbed Ricotta, sopressata, capicola, watercress; $16

Boka
Chicago, IL
Hamachi, blood orange, curry braised daikon, watercress, sunchoke puree, black tobiko; $13

Aquitaine
Boston, MA
Steak Frites with Périgord Black Truffle Vinaigrette, watercress shallot salade & natural jus; $24.95

Rhapsody
Chicago, IL
Watermelon and Watercress, shaved fennel, sheep's milk feta, rustic olive tapenade; $11

Medjool
San Francisco, CA
Seared Sea Scallops, forage mushrooms, dungeness crab hollandaise, watercress; $13

Cookshop
New York City
Chilled Potato-Watercress Soup, horseradish crème fraiche, chives; $8

Chaya Brasserie
San Francisco, CA
Poached Maine Lobster Salad, endive, orange, watercress, ravigote sauce; $18

86 Noodles
Brooklyn, NY
Watercress Dumpling Noodle Soup; $6.50

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