ARUGULA AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Arugula and Watercress Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups fresh arugula leaves, loosely packed
2 cups fresh watercress leaves, loosely packed
1 tablespoon imported mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
5 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

Steps:

The arugula and watercress should be trimmed of all tough stems and blemished leaves. The leaves should be rinsed well and shaken or patted dry. Put the greens in a salad bowl.
Put the mustard in a small mixing bowl. Add the vinegar, and blend well with a wire whisk. Gradually add the oil, beating rapidly with the whisk. Add the garlic, parsley, salt, pepper and green onions.
Pour the dressing over the greens and toss.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 170, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 179 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams