Pulled Capon and Watercress Salad with Citrus Dressing Recipe

Name: Pulled Capon and Watercress Salad with Citrus Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, thickly sliced; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small shallot, halved; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest; 1 jalapeno, seeded; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon dry white wine; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 head of Bibb lettuce, torn into large pieces; 4 cups reserved shredded capon (1 1/4 pounds); 1 bunch of watercress (6 ounces), thick stems discarded; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 avocado, cut into 1-inch cubes

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves, thickly sliced
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small shallot, halved
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1 jalapeno, seeded
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dry white wine
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 head of Bibb lettuce, torn into large pieces
4 cups reserved shredded capon (1 1/4 pounds)
1 bunch of watercress (6 ounces), thick stems discarded
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, cut into 1-inch cubes

1
In a small skillet, cook the garlic in the olive oil over moderately low heat until fragrant and soft, about 5 minutes.
2
Transfer to a blender and let cool.
3
Add the shallot, lemon juice and zest, lime juice and zest, jalapeno, vinegar and wine to the blender and process until smooth.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Transfer 1 tablespoon of the dressing to a large bowl.
6
Add the Bibb lettuce and toss to coat.
7
Arrange the lettuce on a platter.
8
Add the capon and watercress to the bowl along with the onion, avocado and the remaining dressing and toss.
9
Mound the capon salad over the lettuce and serve right away.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 garlic cloves, thickly sliced, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small shallot, halved, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Pulled Capon and Watercress Salad with Citrus 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.

Pulled Capon and Watercress Salad with Citrus Dressing

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