Watercress, Jicama, Orange and Grapefruit Salad

Vegwife's Note:

From Christian Cooks, this salad is my new favorite. I thought all the flavors looked so interesting together. this salad presents beautifully and has such a nice mixture of flavors. It is really a healthy treat.

• Total Time: 12 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

salad

• 1 bunch watercress , rinsed well
• ½ small jicama , peeled, cut into thin matchstick pieces
• 2 oranges , peeled, sectioned
• 1 red grapefruit , peeled, sectioned
• 1 red bell pepper , roasted over an open flame, peeled, seeded, sliced into ribbons
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved

dressing

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 -2 small shallot , finely minced
• 1 fresh garlic clove , finely minced
• sea salt
• crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons honey
• ½ fresh lemon, juice of

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. (To prepare the fruit, slice off the tops and bottoms, revealing the flesh. Set the fruit on a cutting board and slice the skin and pith away, revealing the flesh of the orange and grapefruit. Release the fruit from the membranes into sections.).
2. Prepare the dressing by.
3. combining all ingredients, except lemon juice in a sauce pan. Place over low heat and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes to develop flavors. Remove dressing from heat and stir in lemon juice.
4. Just before serving, toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Chef #323355]

Very refreshing summer dish. Great with fish.