Simple Watercress Salad

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Updated on March 17, 2020
Simple Watercress Salad
Photo: Yuki Sugiura
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
8

White-wine vinaigrette brings out the delicate flavor of watercress without overwhelming it in this quick side salad.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 bunches watercress, tough stems trimmed, coarsely chopped (8 cups)

Directions

  1. Combine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a salad bowl. Slowly whisk in oil. Add watercress and toss with vinaigrette to evenly coat. Serve immediately.

Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, March 2015
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