Nectarine and Watercress Salad with Tarragon-Raspberry Dressing Recipe

Name: Nectarine and Watercress Salad with Tarragon-Raspberry Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar; 2 small shallots, cut into thin rings; 1 large nectarine, cut into chunks; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 2 tsp. fresh tarragon leaves; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; 4 cups watercress leaves and small, tender stems; 2 nectarines, halved and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 8 cherry tomatoes, halved (1 cup); 1/2 small cucumber, halved and sliced; 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
2 small shallots, cut into thin rings
1 large nectarine, cut into chunks
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 tsp. fresh tarragon leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
4 cups watercress leaves and small, tender stems
2 nectarines, halved and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
8 cherry tomatoes, halved (1 cup)
1/2 small cucumber, halved and sliced
1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans, for sprinkling

1
To make Dressing: pour vinegar over shallots in small bowl; let stand 10 minutes.
2
Place nectarine, oil, tarragon, salt, and pepper in blender.
3
Drain vinegar into blender; reserve shallots.
4
Puree nectarine-vinegar mixture in blender until smooth; season with salt and pepper, if desired.
5
To make Salad: Toss together watercress, nectarines, tomatoes, cucumber, and reserved shallots in large bowl.
6
Drizzle with Dressing, and toss to coat.
7
Sprinkle with pecans.

529

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar, 2 small shallots, cut into thin rings, 1 large nectarine, cut into chunks, 2 Tbs. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Nectarine and Watercress Salad with Tarragon-Raspberry Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Nectarine and Watercress Salad with Tarragon-Raspberry Dressing

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