WATERCRESS AND BROCCOLI SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES

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Categories     Salad     Side     Steam     Thanksgiving     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Vinegar     Cranberry     Dried Fruit     Broccoli     Fall     Healthy     Honey     Watercress     Bon Appétit     Fat Free     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups broccoli florets (from about 1 1/2 pounds broccoli)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
6 tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries
2 bunches watercress, thick stems trimmed (about 5 cups)

Steps:

  • Steam broccoli until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Rinse under cold water; drain.
  • Whisk vinegar, honey, and garlic in large bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add red onion and cranberries to dressing. Let stand until onion softens slightly, about 30 minutes.
  • Add broccoli and watercress to onion mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pepper. Divide salad among plates.

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