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Watercress and Black Sesame Salad Recipe

Watercress and Black Sesame Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp black sesame seeds
1 bunch watercress (8 oz)
3/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tbsp cold pressed mildly flavored oil
20 slices daikon radishes , in curls or 20 slices fresh hearts of palm , thin
8 slices carrots , in curls

Directions:

Lightly toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet and set aside.
Remove leaves from watercress and reserve in large mixing bowl.
Coarsely chop larger stems borrowing smaller stems to measure 1/2 cup stems in saucepan with just enough water to cover.
Bring stems to a quick boil, drain and plunge into ice water.
Drain stems well, squeezing out all moisture, and place in blender.
Add salt, pepper, vinegar and oil; purée.
Finely mince remaining stems and mix with dressing.
Pour stems and dressing over leaves, adding half the sesame seeds.
Garnish with daikon and carrot; sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	151.44 Kcal (634 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.26g	8%
Cholesterol	51.5mg	17%
Sodium	464.26mg	19%
Potassium	231.28mg	5%
Total Carbs	8.03g	3%
Sugars	0.3g	1%
Dietary Fiber	2.36g	9%
Protein	17.03g	34%
Vitamin C	24.7mg	41%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	115.4mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	166.6 Kcal (698 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.79g	8%
Cholesterol	56.66mg	17%
Sodium	510.74mg	19%
Potassium	254.43mg	5%
Total Carbs	8.84g	3%
Sugars	0.33g	1%
Dietary Fiber	2.6g	9%
Protein	18.74g	34%
Vitamin C	27.2mg	41%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	127mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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