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Tuesday, 29 April 2014

Beef, Watercress, and Peach Salad

Beef, Watercress, and Peach Salad With Lime Vinaigrette

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches watercress, thick stems removed
  • 2 Kirby cucumbers, roughly chopped
  • 4 ripe peaches, cut into wedges
  • 1 1-pound piece roast beef, cubed
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 large shallots, thinly sliced

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the watercress, cucumbers, peaches, and beef; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt and whisk until dissolved. Add the garlic, ginger, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  3. Slowly add the oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly until emulsified. Stir in the shallots.
  4. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter and drizzle the vinaigrette over the top.