Watercress and Shoots Salad with Toasted Flax Seeds, Fresh Berries, Oka Cheese Croutons and Flax Seed Oil Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Watercress and Shoots Salad with Toasted Flax Seeds, Fresh Berries, Oka Cheese Croutons and Flax Seed Oil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound (about 7 cups) watercress and shoots (corn, beet, etc.), rinsed and spun dry; 1/4 cup flax seeds, lightly toasted; 2 small spring onions, peeled and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup blackberries or red raspberries; 1/4 cup white raspberries; 4 ounces Oka cheese, thinly sliced; 8 slices French bread, about 1/4-inch thick; 1/4 cup flax seed oil; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Servings: persons

1/2 pound (about 7 cups) watercress and shoots (corn, beet, etc.), rinsed and spun dry
1/4 cup flax seeds, lightly toasted
2 small spring onions, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup blackberries or red raspberries
1/4 cup white raspberries
4 ounces Oka cheese, thinly sliced
8 slices French bread, about 1/4-inch thick
1/4 cup flax seed oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, seeds, onions, and berries.
3
Place the sliced bread on a baking sheet and lightly toast until golden on 1 side, about 6 minutes.
4
Turn the slices and place the cheese on the soft sides.
5
Return to the oven and toast until the cheese is melted and just bubbling, about 5 minutes.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.
7
Toss the salad with the dressing and divide among 4 salad plates.
8
Place 2 cheese croutons on each plate, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and serve immediately.
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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: 1/2 pound (about 7 cups) watercress and shoots (corn, beet, etc.), rinsed and spun dry, 1/4 cup flax seeds, lightly toasted, 2 small spring onions, peeled and thinly sliced, 1/4 cup blackberries or red raspberries, and more.

Yes, Watercress and Shoots Salad with Toasted Flax Seeds, Fresh Berries, Oka Cheese Croutons and Flax Seed Oil Vinaigrette 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.

Watercress and Shoots Salad with Toasted Flax Seeds, Fresh Berries, Oka Cheese Croutons and Flax Seed Oil Vinaigrette

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