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Watercress Salad with Grilled Onions, Peppers and Spicy Candied Walnuts Recipe

Watercress Salad with Grilled Onions, Peppers and Spicy Candied Walnuts Recipe

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Watercress Salad with Grilled Onions, Peppers and Spicy Candied Walnuts

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 cup walnut halves
6 tbsp walnut oil
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro , plus some for garnish
1 small red onion, peeled, cut into thick wedges with stem end left intact
1 red bell pepper, seeded , cut into strips
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded , cut into strips
2 bunches fresh watercress, trimmed and washed

Directions:

Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add cayenne and sugar and stir until sugar dissolves. Add walnuts and stir until coated. Continue stirring until walnuts are toasted. Using a slotted spoon, transfer walnuts to foil-lined sheet and cool.
Whisk walnut oil, vinegar and 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro in a medium bowl until well blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Prepare barbecue (medium high heat). Combine 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, onion wedges and pepper strips in large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until tender and blackened in spots. Transfer to large bowl. Add watercress. Toss with dressing. Arrange on platter. Garnish with candied walnuts.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	433.41 Kcal (1815 kJ)
Calories from fat	389.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	43.24g	67%
Sodium	4.84mg	0%
Potassium	184.2mg	4%
Total Carbs	10.18g	3%
Sugars	7.01g	28%
Dietary Fiber	2.23g	9%
Protein	3.97g	8%
Vitamin C	61.5mg	103%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	25.6mg	142%
Calcium	19mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	274.57 Kcal (1150 kJ)
Calories from fat	246.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.39g	67%
Sodium	3.07mg	0%
Potassium	116.69mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.45g	3%
Sugars	4.44g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	9%
Protein	2.51g	8%
Vitamin C	39mg	103%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	49%
Iron	16.2mg	142%
Calcium	12mg	2%

* 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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