Summer Salad Recipe

Thinking of having a salad today? Try this recipe, so delicious and it only takes 10 minutes! Make it a lunch or a side to your meal and share it, this makes enough for four!

Watercress, Pistachio, and Orange Blossom Salad

You will need the following:

4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, more to taste
1 teaspoon orange-blossom water
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 1/2 cups watercress, thick stalks removed
Scant 1 cup basil leaves
1 1/2 cups cilantro leaves
1/4 cup dill
1/4 cup tarragon leaves
1/3 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, lightly toasted and coarsely crushed.

Once you have gathered everything together just follow these steps and you are on your way to having an amazing salad:

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, orange-blossom water and salt and pepper.

In a large bowl, place watercress and herbs.
Set aside until you are ready to serve the salad;
you can leave greens in refrigerator in an airtight container for a few hours. Just before serving, pour dressing and pistachios over the leaves and toss gently.

Enjoy a delightful summer salad!

xo ginny