Salada de Agrigao Watercress Salad

Name: Salada de Agrigao Watercress Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/3 cup extravirgin olive oil; 3 sprigs fresh basil, leaves only, finely chopped; 2 sprigs fresh cilantro, leaves only, finely chopped; 1 small clove garlic, minced; 3 bunches watercress, thoroughly washed and dried, tough stems removed; 2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 3/4inch cubes; 1 small white onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extravirgin olive oil
3 sprigs fresh basil, leaves only, finely chopped
2 sprigs fresh cilantro, leaves only, finely chopped
1 small clove garlic, minced
3 bunches watercress, thoroughly washed and dried, tough stems removed
2 large ripe tomatoes, cut into 3/4inch cubes
1 small white onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings

Directions

1

In a small glass bowl, combine the salt, pepper, and vinegar and stir until the salt is dissolved.
2

Whisking constantly, drizzle in the olive oil and continue whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
3

Still whisking, add the basil, cilantro, and garlic.
4

Cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit at room temperature for 1 hour so that the flavors can marry.
5

In a large serving bowl, combine the watercress, tomatoes, and onion rings and toss gently to mix.
6

Drizzle on the dressing and toss again just until the ingredients are evenly coated.