WATERCRESS SALAD WITH RED ONION AND CHOPPED EGG VINAIGRETTE
It's the dressing on this salad that really makes it. This salad goes really well with salmon. If you can't find good watercress, you can sub arugula or mixed baby greens.
Provided by Hey Jude
Categories Greens
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Vinaigrette: Mix together the vinegar, capers, mustard, salt and pepper.
- Whisk in the olive oil.
- Add the chopped onion and chopped egg and stir just to mix.
- The vinaigrette can be made up to two hours ahead of serving time and left at room temperature.
- Salad: Heat the oil in a medium, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- When quite hot, add the bread cubes and cook, stirring, until crisp and golden, 3-4 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- The croutons can be made 2 hours ahead of serving time
- cover loosely with foil and leave at room temperature.
- Place the watercress in a large bowl and toss with enough of the dressing to coat the sprigs lightly.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Arrange 1/4 of the watercress on each of four salad plates.
- Sprinkle each serving with some croutons and drizzle lightly with additional vinaigrette.
- Season each salad with some freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.9, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 53, Sodium 310.4, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 2.1
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[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Kahchol Shamayim
[email protected]I love the peppery flavor of watercress. This salad is a great way to enjoy it.
Gade Sufiyan
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs. It's also a healthy and refreshing side dish.
Sareaam Cidnews
[email protected]This salad is easy to make and very tasty. I used a store-bought vinaigrette dressing, but I think it would be even better with a homemade dressing.
Sadhu Sadhurshn
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the bright, colorful appearance. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Anis Kaouli
[email protected]This is my new favorite salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of watercress, red onion, and eggs. The vinaigrette dressing is also perfect. I highly recommend this salad.
Bonnie Walker
[email protected]This salad was disappointing. The watercress was too peppery and the vinaigrette dressing was too tangy. I would not recommend this salad.
Amber SanJuan
[email protected]This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used a store-bought vinaigrette dressing, but I think it would be even better with a homemade dressing. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Tushar Vai
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the bright, colorful appearance. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Salva Inboneain
[email protected]This watercress salad was a refreshing and delicious side dish. The combination of peppery watercress, sweet red onion, and tangy vinaigrette was perfect. I especially appreciated the addition of the chopped egg, which added a nice protein boost. I w