Watercress Salad

Published February 11, 1992

Total Time
10 minutes
Rating
4(26)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 2 bunches firm, unblemished watercress

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

  • 4 tablespoons vegetable or corn oil

  • 1 hard cooked egg, peeled and chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

2 grams carbs; 37 milligrams cholesterol; 150 calories; 4 grams monosaturated fat; 8 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 15 grams fat; 1 gram fiber; 210 milligrams sodium; 3 grams protein

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Trim off the tough ends of the watercress and discard. Rinse the leaves and tender stems. Drain well.

  2. Step 2

    Put mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper in a salad bowl. Blend with a wire whisk. Add oil, beating with whisk. Add watercress, chopped egg and onion, toss and serve.

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I ask myself, why did Pierre Franey think 'peeled and' was needed in the instructions about the hard boiled egg?

easy and good. The egg added a lot. Don't omit it.

Easy and delicious. Will definitely add this to my salad-making repertoire!

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