Recipes

Watercress & Mint Salad with Walnuts

Name: Watercress & Mint Salad with Walnuts
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pound watercress, stemmed; 2 cups fresh mint leaves; 2 cups walnut halves, toasted; Seeds from 1 large pomegranate

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By Marcia Kiesel

Updated on March 30, 2015

Total Time:

30 mins

Yield:

8

Ingredients

2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 large garlic cloves, minced
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound watercress, stemmed
2 cups fresh mint leaves
2 cups walnut halves, toasted
Seeds from 1 large pomegranate

Directions

In a small skillet, toast the cumin and coriander over moderate heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer the spices to a small bowl to cool. Stir in the olive oil, lemon juice and garlic and season with salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, toss the watercress with the mint, walnuts and the dressing. Sprinkle the pomegranate seeds over the salad and serve.