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Watercress Salad Recipe

Watercress Salad

Amy
This vibrant Watercress Salad is a celebration of crisp textures and bold flavors, ready in just 22 minutes. With only 2 minutes of cooking time, this salad is a quick yet elegant option for busy weeknights or impromptu gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces snap peas
  • 1 fennel bulb, very thinly sliced on a mandoline
  • Champagne Vinaigrette
  • 3 cups watercress
  • ½ navel orange, segmented
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 2 ounces torn fresh mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pistachios
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Lemon wedge, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and set a bowl of ice water nearby. Drop the snap peas into the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes. Remove the snap peas and immediately immerse in the ice water long enough to cool completely, about 15 seconds. Drain and place on a kitchen towel or paper towels to dry.
  • In a small bowl, combine the sliced fennel with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the dressing and a pinch of salt. Gently toss to coat.
  • Assemble the salad on a platter with the watercress, fennel, snap peas, orange segments, avocado, and mozzarella. Drizzle with some of the dressing and top with the pistachios. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon, and serve.
Keyword fresh, greens, healthy, salad, watercress
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