Named Tu B’Shevat Salad, for the Jewish holiday that translates to “New Year for Trees,” this salad features festive, seasonal fruits. Prep tip: It’s key to use a good-quality olive oil for the dressing because it’s an essential flavor element.
Watercress Salad with Dates, Cranberries, and Orange
Ingredients
- 1 small head endive
- 1 bunch watercress
- 1/2 small head romaine lettuce
- 1 orange peeled and sliced into rounds
- 1 avocado peeled and sliced
- 4 4 dates pitted and diced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic peeled and crushed
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup good-quality olive oil
Instructions
- Wash endive, watercress, and romaine thoroughly. Shake or spin dry, and tear leaves into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl. Add orange slices (break into pieces for easier eating), avocado, dates, and cranberries, tossing to combine.
- To prepare dressing, combine vinegar, garlic, honey, and mustard, plus salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Whisk to blend. Add olive oil, whisking again to blend thoroughly. Drizzle about half over salad, tossing gently to distribute; add more to taste, if desired.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Watercress Salad with Dates, Cranberries, and Orange
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154
% Daily Value*
Sodium 27mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Protein 2g
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 154 cal, 59% fat cal, 11g fat (8g mono, 1g poly, 2g sat), 0mg chol, 2g protein, 15g carb, 5g fiber, 27mg sodium
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