Caesar Salad with Watercress

Votes: 2

Time: 15 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Did you know that watercress is considered one of the most nutritious foods? It's true! It's rich in vitamin K, which is essential for bone health, and antioxidants. Watercress belongs to the same vegetable family as cabbage, kale, and Brussels sprouts. In this Caesar salad recipe, watercress was substituted for regular lettuce, infusing the dish with a more vibrant flavor.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp anchovy paste (optional)
0.5 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
340 g watercress (3 bags of 110 g), tough stems trimmed
0.5 cups roasted unsalted almonds, chopped

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

In the bottom of a large salad bowl, mash the garlic with 0.5 teaspoon of salt using a fork. Add the mayonnaise, anchovy paste, and mustard.
Add lemon juice, then olive oil. Stir in 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste.