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Watercress, Celery, and Red Onion Salad

3.8

(3)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2 as a first course

Ingredients

4 small celery ribs, sliced thin diagonally
three 1/4-inch slices red onion
1 bunch watercress, coarse stems discarded and sprigs washed well and spun dry (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon drained capers, chopped

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl soak celery and onion in ice and cold water 15 minutes and drain. Pat celery and onion dry and in a salad bowl toss with watercress.

    Step 2

    In a small bowl whisk together vinegar and mustard and add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Stir in olives and capers and season with salt and pepper.

    Step 3

    Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss well.

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