Sharp and Sweet Green Salad

Jalapeno chile pepper and watercress add a peppery bite to this easy salad. A touch of sweetness provided by kiwifruit and cucumber counteracts the zing.


Sharp and Sweet Green Salad


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Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: Makes 6 side-dish servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  recipe  Lime-Pepper Dressing, belowOn Sale
  • 4  cups  torn butterhead (Boston or Bibb) lettuceOn Sale
  • 1  cup  fresh watercress sprigsOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  fresh cilantro sprigsOn Sale
  • 1  small or 1/2 a large  cucumber, cut into bite-size sticksOn Sale
  • 1  to 2  baby bok choy, separated into leaves or 2 stalks bok choy, cut into bite-size sticksOn Sale
  • 2    kiwifruit, peeled, halved, and sliced or 1 cup sliced strawberries (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Prepare Lime-Pepper Dressing; set aside. Rinse lettuce, watercress, and cilantro in cold water; pat dry with paper towels. In a large bowl combine rinsed greens, cucumber, bok choy, and fruit. Drizzle with Lime-Pepper Dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately. Makes 6 side-dish servings.
2.
Lime-pepper Dressing: In screw-top jar combine 1/3 cup rice vinegar; half a fresh Anaheim (1/4 cup) or 1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; and 1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel. Add 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cover; shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herb (cilantro, basil, mint, or parsley) before serving.
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*Note: Because chile peppers, such as jalapenos, contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, wear plastic or rubber gloves when working with them. If bare hands touch the chile peppers, immediately wash them well with soap and water.

Nutrition information
Calories 104, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Total Sugar 4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 146%, Calcium 18%, Iron 12%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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