Watercress, Avocado, and Red Onion Salad with Parmesan

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Added Sep 16th, 08 by
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  • Categories: Appetizers, Salads, Vegetables
  • Servings: 8 change
  • Calories per serving: 483
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins


Nutritional Facts

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Per serving% Daily Value*
Calories 48324%
Fat 31g48%
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 626mg 26%
Carbohydrates 42g24%

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Ingredients

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Dressing

  • 3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh Italian parsley minced
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Croutons

  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 2 1/2 cups country Italian bread with crust 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or more)
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated

Salad

  • 4 bunches watercress trimmed
  • 2 large avocados halved, pitted, peeled, sliced
  • 1/2 medium red onion sliced paper-thin

Recipe Method

DRESSING Whisk lemon juice, parsley, and mustard in small bowl. Gradually whisk oil. Season with salt and pepper.

DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead; chill. Bring to room temperature before using. CROUTONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Toss bread and 2 tablespoons oil in medium bowl, adding more oil if bread is dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss with cheese, pressing to adhere to bread.

Scatter croutons on baking sheet. Bake until beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Cool on sheet. DO AHEAD Can be made 8 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. SALAD Divide watercress among 8 plates. Top with avocado, onion, dressing, and croutons and serve.

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