Watercress and Arugula Salad
This watercress and arugula salad recipe has all the makings of a classic. The only trick is to get the best watercress and arugula your supermarket has to offer. We love the combination of spicy watercress, crispy celery and snappy arugula. Sometimes, I add pomegranates and feta cheese to add sweetness and tanginess. Other times, I add apples or garlicky potatoes.
Serve the watercress and arugula salad with sandwiches, as an accompaniment to hearty meals or as a side to a well planned meal. We recently served it with our chicken bundles for a meal that was both healthy and comforting.
Watercress and Arugula Salad
by The Lore| January 2019
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time:
- Total time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2-4
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 3 light green celery stalks and leaves*, taken from the heart
- 1 small shallot*
- ½ bunch watercress, thick stems removed*
- ½ box arugula (about 3 ounces)*
- Chili peppers or harissa to taste
Instructions:
- Place the lemon juice, apple cider, olive oil, salt, black pepper, harissa, and shallot in a blender and mix until it becomes a thick liquid.
- Place the arugula and watercress in a salad bowl.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette all over and toss to cover.
- Serve cold. Enjoy!
Notes:
- You can add sliced chicken or tuna and olives for a French Bistro take on this recipe.
Denotes items that we prefer to be organic. Read more about it here: Items to buy organic when grocery shopping.