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Strawberry and Watercress Salad

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We paired peppery watercress with bright rhubarb and sweet berries in this spring salad recipe.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

½

medium rhubarb stalk, very thinly sliced on a diagonal

6

oz. strawberries, hulled, halved, sliced if large

2

Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

2

tsp. honey

1

bunch watercress, tough stems removed

½

cup basil leaves

½

cup cilantro leaves with tender stems

2

scallions, thinly sliced on a diagonal

Kosher salt

Crushed red pepper flakes

2

Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Poppy seeds (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toss rhubarb, strawberries, lemon juice, and honey in a medium bowl to combine.

    Step 2

    Arrange watercress, basil, and cilantro on a platter, then scatter scallions over. Season with salt and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Spoon berry mixture and juices over; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with poppy seeds.

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  • I don’t know. I can’t seem to pull up the recipe even though I have a subscription.

    • Anonymous

    • 5/9/2022