WATERCRESS, PISTACHIO AND ORANGE-BLOSSOM SALAD

Watercress, Pistachio and Orange-Blossom Salad image

Tarragon, basil, dill and cilantro are elevated from garnish to the centerpiece of this dish from Yotam Ottolenghi.

Provided by Ligaya Mishan

Categories quick, weekday, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, more to taste
1 teaspoon orange-blossom water
Salt
black pepper to taste
3 1/2 cups watercress, thick stalks removed
Scant 1 cup basil leaves
1 1/2 cups cilantro leaves
1/4 cup dill
1/4 cup tarragon leaves
1/3 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, lightly toasted and coarsely crushed

Steps:

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, orange-blossom water and salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, place watercress and herbs. Set aside until you are ready to serve the salad; you can leave greens in refrigerator in an airtight container for a few hours. Just before serving, pour dressing and pistachios over the leaves and toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 192, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 175 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram