Summer Garden Salad

ellie_'s Note:

A simple salad that will make a wonderful addition to any meal or by itself for lunch. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (July 1985)

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 1⁄8;-¼ teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• ¾ cup olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• 2 cups yellow wax beans or 2 cups green beans , cut into 2-inch lengths and blanched
• 1 cup cauliflower floret
• 1 bunch watercress , stemmed and chopped
• 1 bunch green onion , chopped
• 1 cucumber , peeled and chopped
• 1 red bell pepper , seeded and chopped
• 16 radishes , sliced

Directions:

1. In a jar blend vinegar, mustard and garlic. Whisk in oil and season with salt and pepper. Shake well.
2. In a large salad bowl combine vegetables (beans - radishes).
3. Add dressing and toss.
4. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Reviews

[Engrossed]

This is a BEAUTIFUL and HEALTHY salad! I really liked the mix of vegetables which stayed fresh for a long time in the fridge. I used fresh raw green beans. The watercress is especially special in this. My only disappointment was the dressing...I found it oily and flavorless. Next time I will make my own with some fresh herbs and change the ratio of oil to vinegar.

[Lainey6605]

This made a wonderful lunch for me the other day. It was easy to put together and the taste is delicious. I will make again! Thanks, ellie!