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Watercress Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette

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Watercress is back! It’s fantastic paired with piquant mustard and sharp vinegar that can stand up to the nose-tingling burn.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon best-quality red wine vinegar
1/2 small garlic clove, finely grated
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 small bunches watercress, tough stems trimmed (about 10 cups)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk mustard, vinegar, and garlic in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper, then gradually stream in oil, whisking constantly. Whisk until dressing is emulsified and thick.

    Step 2

    Add watercress to dressing, season with more salt and pepper, and gently toss until watercress is evenly coated (you want to be careful not to bruise or wilt greens when tossing, so use a light hand). Pile salad lightly onto plates.

TagsSaladWatercressLeafy GreensVegetableSideDinnerLunchDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianRawKetoQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookBon Appétit

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