WATERCRESS AND ORANGE SALAD

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 bunches watercress
1 orange, peeled and cut into wedges, about 1 1/4 cups
1 small red onion, peeled and cut into thin slices, about 1 1/2 cups
2 teaspoons imported mustard, preferably Dijon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Trim off any tough stems from the bottoms of the watercress. Rinse the leaves and drain well. There should be about 10 cups of loosely packed leaves.
  • Put the leaves into a salad bowl. Add the orange wedges and onion rings.
  • Put the mustard, cumin and vinegar into a small bowl and beat with a wire whisk. Beat in the oil and add salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the salad and toss well. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 152, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 289 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Innocent Effenke
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This salad looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


VortexNZ
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I'm going to make this salad for my next potluck.


Rena
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This salad is perfect for a summer party.


Peace Ibiwari
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I love watercress and oranges, so I know I'll love this salad.


Janice Schnarr
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This salad sounds refreshing and healthy. I'll definitely be adding it to my recipe list.


Kira Wexx
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I'm not sure about the combination of watercress and oranges, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Elpi Bello
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This salad looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Sylvia Johnson
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The salad was easy to make, but the flavors were a bit bland. I think it needed more salt and pepper.


mr masud rana
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This salad was a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a sweeter dressing.


Sanju Buddik
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making it again.


Aimee Mackie
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The combination of watercress, oranges, and almonds was delicious. The dressing was also very good. I would definitely recommend this salad.


Jahed Hasan
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This salad was easy to make and very refreshing. The oranges and almonds added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I would definitely make it again.


GU GU
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I'm not usually a fan of watercress, but this salad changed my mind. The oranges and almonds added a nice sweetness and crunch, and the dressing was tangy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!


AprilDawn McNeill
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This salad was a refreshing and delightful surprise! The combination of watercress, oranges, and almonds was perfect, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.