Watercress Salad with Cilantro Dressing

• 1 bunch cilantro, tough stems removed (about 2 cups lightly packed)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed
• 1 bunch watercress, tough stems removed (about 2 1/2 cups packed)
• 1/4 cup queso fresco or feta cheese, or to taste
• I really like the hearty and assertive flavor of watercress, but you can substitute any salad green in its place.

1. Combine the cilantro, oil, vinegar, and salt in a blender and puree until smooth.
2. Check for seasoning and adjust if necessary.
3. As soon as you are ready to serve the salad, pour 2 tablespoons of the dressing in a mixing bowl.
4. Add the watercress and toss well.
5. If needed, add more dressing.
6. Keep the extra dressing in the refrigerator for a future use.
7. Transfer the salad to its serving dish and top with crumbles of queso fresco.
8. INGREDIENTS
9. Greens
10. I really like the hearty and assertive flavor of watercress, but you can substitute any salad green in its place.
11. TECHNIQUES
12. Pureeing the Salad Dressing
13. Using a blender is the most straightforward method for pureeing the dressing ingredients, but you can also use a food processor.
14. If you dont have either, you can make it by hand by very finely chopping the cilantro and then mixing in the rest of the ingredients.
15. ADVANCE PREPARATION
16. The dressing can be made a few days ahead of time so long as you store it properly (leftovers can keep for a few days as well).
17. Pour the dressing into an airtight container and place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the dressing before closing the container.
18. This will help the dressing keep its bright green color.

cilantro, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, queso fresco, i really

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/watercress-salad-with-cilantro-dressing-380177 (may not work)