Peppery Watercress with Persimmons, Pistachios & Lemon Vinaigrette

Watercress with Persimmons and Pistachios

Grab a bag of watercress the next time you see these tender greens in the store.  Peppery in flavor like baby arugula, watercress is a softer green that is packed with flavor and nutrients.  Lovely in simple salads  like this one, in a bowl of soup, or on a sandwich, watercress is one of my favorite greens to work with.  Here I have paired the peppery greens with slices of crisp, sweet persimmons, salty roasted pistachios and a light homemade vinaigrette.  Sweet, salty and tart from the lemon dressing, this elegant salad is a nice accompaniment to any entrée you create.

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Peppery Watercress with Persimmons, Pistachios & Lemon Vinaigrette

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  • Yield: 4
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Recipe type: Salad

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups watercress
  • 2 persimmons, cored and sliced
  • 1/4 cup roasted, salted pistachios (shelled)
  • For the vinaigrette:
  • zest of 1 large lemon
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

  1. Toss the greens with the sliced persimmons and pistachios. Whisk the vinaigrette ingredients together until emulsified; adjust seasonings if necessary. Drizzle over the salad and serve at room temperature.

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