PARSLEY, MINT AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH GARLIC

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One of the most popular greens in Mexico, peppery watercress joins here with the fresh tastes of parsley and mint; an exotic and interesting combination that is also a good way to use up any excess herbs in your garden. Parboiling the garlic mellows its sharpness and heightens the earthy flavor and buttery consistency.

Provided by Witch Doctor

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

regular table salt
1 head garlic, separated into cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
3/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, about 1/4 lb, stemmed (Italian)
1 bunch of fresh mint, about 1/4 pound, stemmed
2 bunches watercress, about 10 oz total weight, stemmed

Steps:

  • Bring a small saucepan three-fourths full of water to a boil and add table salt to taste. Add the garlic and parboil for about 3 minutes to soften slightly and mellow the flavor. Drain and let cool.
  • Place the cooled garlic in a small bowl and add the oil, lemon juice, sea salt and pepper. Whisk to dissolve the sea salt and form a dressing.
  • In a salad bowl, combine the parsley, mint and watercress. Drizzle the dressing over the greens and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.8, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 3.7, Sodium 393.4, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.9

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