Watercress Basics and an Orange Chicory Walnut Salad

Watercress Basics and an Orange Chicory Walnut Salad Ingredients

1 bn Watercress leaves	Walnut pieces
1 Orange; cut into supremes	Classic French vinaigrette
Chicory

Instructions for Watercress Basics and an Orange Chicory Walnut Salad

"Preparation is a doddle" SPRIGS - you simply slice off the top half, complete with a couple of inches of stalk (the rest can be saved to flavor vegetable stocks or soups) LEAVES, NO STALKS - you simply slash them off clean from the top. Watercress is best used as quickly as possible, but to prolong its vigor, STORE it in the fridge, with the leaves plunged head down into a bowl of cold water and the stalks waggling upward. I find this the best way to keep it bright and dandy. Watercress is a king among garnishes and should always be used with generosity. It brings an instant flash of perky color to just about any plate of food, with the added bonus that it contributes a distinct, fresh taste that complements not only roast game, but fish, eggs and cheese, as well. In salads, it introduces a PEPPERY taste that is every bit as appetizing as the ubiquitous arugula. One of my favorites is a combination of watercress, orange, chicory and walnuts tossed with a little French dressing. Of course, watercress is much more than just a garnish or a salad green.... Its also an ingredient for soups and sauces. Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #183 Date: Sun, 4 Aug 1996 14:10:12 -0700 (PDT) From: PatH NOTES : Heres an exerpt from "The Watercress of Britain" pp.40-41, written by Sophie. Paragraphs and ALLCAPS used for speed-reading.

Main Ingredient: SaladCuisine: Uncategorized

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Orange

Walnut

Watercress

Salads Walnuts Orange Lunch

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