BOSTON LETTUCE AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Boston Lettuce and Watercress Salad image

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 head Boston lettuce
1 bunch watercress
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped red onions
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
4 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Core the lettuce and separate the leaves. Trim off tough stems of watercress. Rinse the greens and shake off excess moisture.
Combine vinegar, garlic, onions and mustard in a serving bowl, blending with a wire whisk. Add the oil gradually, and season with salt and pepper.
Add the greens and toss well with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 141, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 237 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams