Mom's Green Dressing

I created this green dressing as I had some watercress leaves left over; and it became one of my favourites for company.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon water
• 1⁄4 cup  minced watercress leaf, only (not stems)
• 1  teaspoon  minced parsley
• 1  teaspoon  minced shallot
• 1  teaspoon  minced green pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  minced capers
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  snipped chives
• 1⁄8 teaspoon tarragon
• 2  teaspoons wine vinegar
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a blender puree watercress, parsley, shallot, green pepper, capers, chives and tarragon.
2. With motor running add the 2 tsp.
3. wine vinegar and pour in the 3 Tbsp.
4. olive oil in a slow stream.
5. Transfer the dressing to a small bowl and add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Cool.
7. Pour over mixed green lettuce.