Watercress Salad with Manchego, Membrillo, and Almonds Recipe

• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• Kosher salt
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 bunches watercress, stemmed and washed
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 4 ounces Manchego cheese, shaved into thin slices
• 4 ounces membrillo, small dice

1. Combine the garlic, vinegar, and a couple pinches of salt in a medium, nonreactive bowl.
2. Whisking constantly, add the olive oil in a steady stream until completely incorporated.
3. Combine the watercress, almonds, half of the cheese shavings, and half of the diced membrillo in a second bowl.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
5. Divide the salad among 4 plates and garnish with the remaining cheese and membrillo.
6. Serve immediately.

garlic, sherry vinegar, kosher salt, extravirgin olive oil, bunches, slivered almonds, manchego cheese

Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/watercress-salad-with-manchego-membrillo-and-almonds-10573 (may not work)