Boston Lettuce and Watercress Salad

Name: Boston Lettuce and Watercress Salad
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: french
Ingredients: 1 head Boston lettuce; 1 bunch watercress; 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onions; 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard; 4 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

By Pierre Franey

Total Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 4(8)
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Featured in: 60-Minute Gourmet

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

1head Boston lettuce
1bunch watercress
2tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1teaspoon finely chopped garlic
¼cup finely chopped red onions
1tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
4tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
Core the lettuce and separate the leaves. Trim off tough stems of watercress. Rinse the greens and shake off excess moisture.
Step 2
Combine vinegar, garlic, onions and mustard in a serving bowl, blending with a wire whisk. Add the oil gradually, and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Add the greens and toss well with the dressing.