This salad wasn't at all bad, in fact i loved the combination of apples and blue cheese and will keep that combination in mind when making other salads. The reason I only gave it 3 stars is because I found I couldn't even really taste the dressing since the cheese and apples have such strong flavors. I would make the actual salad again except this time I would probably just make a simple lemon juice and olive oil dressing.
Watercress-Bibb Salad with Apples and Blue Cheese
Photo: Karry Hosford
Tangy vinaigrette goes beautifully with tart apples, peppery watercress, and pungent blue cheese. The dressing can be prepared up to three days ahead; refrigerate it in a jar, and shake well before tossing with the salad. A garnish of chopped toasted pecans adds texture and flavor.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 61
- Calories from fat: 35%
- Fat: 2.4g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.2g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6g
- Protein: 2.2g
- Carbohydrate: 9.2g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
- Iron: 0.4mg
- Sodium: 210mg
- Calcium: 52mg
Ingredients
- Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
- 3 tablespoons apple juice
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salad:
- 7 cups torn Bibb lettuce
- 2 1/2 cups trimmed watercress
- 2 cups thinly sliced Granny Smith apple (about 1/2 pound)
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese
Preparation
- To prepare dressing, combine first 7 ingredients in a jar. Cover tightly; shake vigorously. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- To prepare salad, combine lettuce and remaining ingredients in a bowl. Add dressing; toss well.
Watercress-Bibb Salad with Apples and Blue Cheese Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salad Dressings, Salads
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead, No-Cook, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Meatless, Low Saturated Fat
- OCCASION: Easter, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Birthdays/Anniversaries
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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