Tomato, Fennel and Watercress Salad Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 teaspoon fennel seed, ground
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups trimmed and coarsely chopped watercress
2 bulbs fennel, trimmed and thinly sliced
6 large tomatoes

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Directions

Whisk together the vinegar, tarragon, mustard, fennel seed and olive oil.
Cut the tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick wedges. In a large salad bowl, combine the watercress, fennel and tomatoes. Toss with vinaigrette to coat, season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
162 cal
8%

Fat
11.9 g
18%

Carbs
13.6 g
4%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (3)

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KymInNM

Aug. 14, 2006

"This was good the first night and would have gotten a 4, but it was delicious the next day, once the flavors had blended and the fennel had softened a bit. This makes a lot and, for us, the dressing w..." See moreasn't enough as written. I made another half batch and thought it could have used even more, but the next day it was just right. The flavor of the fennel was mild and not at all overpowering. I ran it through a food processor with the slicer attachment to get it nice and thin. Overall, a good salad--I like it with a sprinkle of sea salt."

tyche32

Jul. 22, 2008

"Love it love it love it. Will make it again and again. Great if you slice the fennel on a mandolin. ..." See more"

Marie C.

Mar. 2, 2009

"I love fennel salads and wanted a change from the beet and orange fennel salad I usually make. It had plenty of dressing to give everything a nice coating but it needs more flavor. Adding more Dijon w..." See moreould be a good first step. I don't think I will make this again but thank you for sharing. "

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