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Strawberry and Watercress Salad
This is a terrific summer salad. You can easily substitute different ingredients such as lettuces, or berries. I chose mixed greens and watercress to balance the sweetness of the berries.
Servings: 4 | Prep time: 15 min
INGREDIENTS
Salad
4 ounces mixed greens (about 4 cups)
1 bunch watercress (4 ounces), stemsremoved and chopped (about 3 cups)
1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1 cup sliced strawberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
Vinaigrette
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 clove minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Toss together the mixed greens, watercress, red onion and strawberries in a large bowl.
Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Add the vinaigrette to the salad and toss.
Top with sliced almonds and goat cheese and serve.
Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Add the vinaigrette to the salad and toss.
Top with sliced almonds and goat cheese and serve.
