STRAWBERRY AND WATERCRESS SALAD

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We paired peppery watercress with bright rhubarb and sweet berries in this go-to spring salad.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Spring     Strawberry     Watercress     Poppy     Lemon Juice     Honey     Cilantro     Rhubarb     Basil     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vegetarian     Dairy Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 medium rhubarb stalk, very thinly sliced on a diagonal
6 oz. strawberries, hulled, halved, sliced if large
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. honey
1 bunch watercress, tough stems removed
1/2 cup basil leaves
1/2 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
2 scallions, thinly sliced on a diagonal
Kosher salt
Crushed red pepper flakes
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Poppy seeds (for serving)

Steps:

  • Toss rhubarb, strawberries, lemon juice, and honey in a medium bowl to combine.
  • Arrange watercress, basil, and cilantro on a platter, then scatter scallions over. Season with salt and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Spoon berry mixture and juices over; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with poppy seeds.

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