One of my favorite greens that you will see me cooking with time and time again is watercress.  Delicate in its texture, these leaves and crisp stems pack a peppery punch to whatever you add them to. And not only that, their nutritional benefits are extraordinary!  How so? Well, high in calcium, antioxidants, and it even has more iron than spinach…that’s just the start.  Try using watercress on your next sandwich at lunch, throw it into your next batch of vegetable soup, or enjoy it raw like in this simple salad.

This recipe really highlights the natural beauty and taste of watercress. Simply tossed with thin slices of English cucumbers and a light Dijon vinaigrette, the cucumbers retain their crunchiness and the watercress adds its natural peppery bite to the plate.  Such a wonderful and easy salad to put the spotlight on your new favorite greens!

(To view this recipe, click on the following link: https://www.marthastewart.com/335988/watercress-and-cucumber-salad)

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