WATERCRESS SALAD WITH MANCHEGO AND ORANGE

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Watercress Salad with Manchego and Orange image

The peppery taste of the watercress is offset by the sweetness of the oranges and creaminess of the cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 navel orange
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 bunches watercress (about 5 ounces each), thick ends trimmed
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 ounces Manchego cheese, cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, cut off top and bottom of orange and slice away peel. Working over a medium bowl, cut out orange segments. Squeeze 2 teaspoons juice from membranes into a large bowl. Whisk in vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add watercress, orange segments, and almonds and toss to combine. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g

There are no comments yet!