WATERCRESS, WALNUT, AND ROQUEFORT SALAD

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Watercress, Walnut, and Roquefort Salad image

Categories     Salad     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Walnut     Watercress     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

For caramelized walnuts:
1/4 cup walnuts
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon walnut oil*
For dressing:
1 small garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons walnut oil*
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves or a pinch dried tarragon, crumbled
1 Belgian endive
2 bunches watercress (about 6 cups packed)
2 ounces Roquefort, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)
*available at specialty foods shops and some supermarkets

Steps:

  • Make caramelized walnuts:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In baking pan toast nuts in oven until golden and fragrant, about 10 minutes. In a small bowl stir together caramelized-walnuts ingredients and in a small nonstick skillet cook over moderate heat, stirring, until sugar caramelizes and coats nuts. Transfer mixture to a bowl and cool. Break walnuts apart.
  • Make dressing:
  • Mince and mash garlic to a paste with salt and in a bowl whisk with mustard and lemon juice. Add oils in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified and whisk in tarragon and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Trim endive and cut into julienne strips. Discard coarse stems from watercress and toss with endive and dressing. Top salad with Roquefort and walnuts.

Babi
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my daily dose of greens.


MD Minhajul
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Bbbbi Bbih
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This salad is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try it with a lighter dressing next time.


Hdeal Alhadi
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I'm not a big fan of Roquefort cheese, so I used blue cheese instead. It worked out great!


mohamed kargbo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover watercress. I always have a bunch of it in my fridge, and this is a delicious way to use it up.


Nusayba Karima
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The dressing for this salad is amazing! I could eat it with just about anything. I'll definitely be using it on other salads in the future.


Evan Reaves
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This salad is a bit too peppery for my taste. I think I'll try it again with arugula instead of watercress.


Joyful Nketia
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I'll definitely be making it again.


Claudino Borges
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This is a great salad for a light lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and the ingredients are readily available. I especially love the contrast between the peppery watercress and the creamy Roquefort cheese.


Alice Ssekyagwe
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I'm not usually a fan of watercress, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. The dressing is also really good - I could drink it on its own!


Amir Shehanshah
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This salad is an absolute delight! The peppery watercress, crunchy walnuts, and tangy Roquefort cheese come together perfectly. I added a bit of honey to the dressing to balance out the flavors, and it was divine. Will definitely be making this again