Watercress and mushroom salad

5 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6ouncesWatercress (1 bunch)
½poundsMushrooms -- thinly sliced
1tablespoonRed wine vinegar
1tablespoonLemon juice
1Shallot -- finely chopped
1tablespoonDijon mustard
¼teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonSugar
teaspoonDried tarragon
1dashWhite pepper
1tablespoonOlive oil
¼cupVegetable oil
1tablespoonChopped parsley
1tablespoonMinced chives

Directions

1. Remove leaves from watercress, using only tender stems; discard coarse stems. You should have about 3 cups leaves and stems. Combine with mushrooms in a medium bowl. If done ahead, cover and refrigerate.

2. In a small bowl, mix vinegar, lemon juice, shallot, mustard, salt, sugar, tarragon, and pepper. Using a whisk or fork, gradually beat in oils until slightly thickened and well combined. Mix in parsley and chives.

3. Toss watercress mixture lightly with dressing and serve immediately.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy File