Fennel and Watercress Salad

A fabulously different salad that serves twenty and is beautiful in a bowl. Lots of color and taste sensations. Radicchio, fennel, watercress, and pecans are tossed with a lovely balsamic vinaigrette studded with bits of dried cranberries.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 178 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup chopped dried cranberries
• 6 bunches watercress - rinsed, dried and trimmed
• 3 bulbs fennel - trimmed, cored and thinly sliced
• 3 small heads radicchio, cored and chopped
• 1 cup pecan halves, toasted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the cranberries, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, garlic and salt. Whisk in the olive oil.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the watercress, fennel, radicchio and pecans. Stir the vinaigrette and pour over salad. Toss well and serve at once.