Watercress Salad Recipe

Name: Watercress Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 leeks, white parts only, sliced into very thin rings; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced shallots; 1 1/2 tablespoons hazelnut, walnut or olive oil; 1 bunch watercress (6 ounces), thick stems discarded; 2 cups finely shredded red cabbage; 1/4 cup finely chopped chives, for garnish

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 leeks, white parts only, sliced into very thin rings
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 1/2 tablespoons hazelnut, walnut or olive oil
1 bunch watercress (6 ounces), thick stems discarded
2 cups finely shredded red cabbage
1/4 cup finely chopped chives, for garnish

1
Heat 2 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large, heavy skillet.
2
Add half the leeks, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes; transfer to paper towels.
3
Repeat with the remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and the remaining leeks.
4
In a large bowl, whisk the soy sauce with the vinegar, shallots and a large pinch of salt.
5
Slowly whisk in the hazelnut oil.
6
Add the watercress and cabbage to the bowl along with half the fried leeks, season with salt and pepper and toss well.
7
Garnish with the remaining fried leeks and the chives and serve.

219

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 leeks, white parts only, sliced into very thin rings, Salt and freshly ground pepper, 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Watercress Salad 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 Salad

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