Gingery Watercress-and-Cherry Salad

Name: Gingery Watercress-and-Cherry Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice; 1 shallot, chopped; 2 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger; 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tsp. Honey; 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 (4-oz.) package watercress; 2 c. sweet cherries, pitted and halved; 2 kirby cucumbers, sliced; 1 large peach, pitted and thinly sliced; 1/2 c. roasted salted cashews

By Marian Cooper CairnsPublished: Jun 21, 2016

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gingery watercress and cherry salad recipe

Photo credit: Tara Donne; Food stylist: Cyd Rafts McDowell; Prop stylist: Mary Clayton Carl

Yields:

1 serving(s)

Total Time:

15 mins

Give peppery watercress a pop of sweetness with fresh cherries and peaches.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 shallot, chopped
2 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. Honey
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (4-oz.) package watercress
2 cups sweet cherries, pitted and halved
2 kirby cucumbers, sliced
1 large peach, pitted and thinly sliced
1/2 cup roasted salted cashews

Directions

1. Step 1Whisk together lemon juice, shallot, and ginger in a bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in oil, honey, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Step 2Add watercress, cherries, cucumbers, peaches, and cashews to dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

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