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Composed Wilted Watercress Salad

Source of Recipe

Simply Recipes


Recipe Link: http://simplyrecipes.com/photos/watercress-salad.jpg

List of Ingredients

* 2 bunches watercress (Try to get mature watercress as shown in the photo, not the baby watercress that Whole Foods carries. It will hold up better to the hot dressing.)
* 3-4 slices bacon
* 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
* 4 teaspoons sugar
* Salt and pepper
* A pinch of ground mustard
* A pinch of paprika (sweet)







Recipe

1. Rinse thoroughly the watercress, removing old leaves and thick stems. Set aside in a serving bowl.

2. Heat a small stick-free pan on medium heat and cook the bacon until done, several minutes on each side. Remove the bacon from the pan and put on a paper towel. Keep the bacon fat in the pan.

3. Add the cider vinegar and sugar to the bacon fat. Stir to dissolve. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, add a pinch of ground mustard and a pinch of paprika. Taste and adjust seasoning. This is a sweet-sour dressing, so if it is too acidic, add a bit more sugar, if too sweet, add a bit more vinegar.

4. Bring the dressing to a simmer. Pour over the watercress. Crumble the bacon over the top. Toss and serve.

Serves 4 to 6.