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Watercress Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Watercress Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
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Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
25 minutes
Peppery watercress salad with hot bacon cider dressing.
Ingredients:
  • 2 bunches watercress (Try to get mature watercress as shown in the photo, not the hydroponic 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)
Instructions:
  • Prepare the watercress: Clean the watercress by thoroughly washing it, discarding old leaves and thick stems. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • In a nonstick pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy on each side. Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel, leaving the flavorful bacon fat in the pan.
  • Prepare the dressing by combining cider vinegar and sugar with the bacon fat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Season with salt, pepper, a hint of ground mustard, and a touch of paprika. Taste and adjust seasoning to achieve the perfect sweet-sour balance. If it's too acidic, add sugar; if it's too sweet, add vinegar.
  • Simmer the dressing and pour it over the watercress. Crumble bacon on top, toss, and enjoy! If you loved the recipe, please leave a rating below!

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