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blistered tomato and watercress (or arugula) salad

Celestina9000 avatar
Recipe by
C G
@Celestina9000
Vallèe du Willamette, OR

From MofC. Prepare this salad in summer when tomatoes are at their peak of flavor.

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yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For blistered tomato and watercress (or arugula) salad

  • 1 bunch
    watercress or arugula, spun dried
  • 1
    ear corn, grilled and kernels removed
  • 1/2 c
    green onions, green and white parts
  • 1 lb
    fresh, good quality tomatoes (heirloom, variety, best quality)
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 bunch
    radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
  • fresh parsley for garnish, curly or flat leaf
  • DRESSING:
  • 2 Tbsp
    dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh parsley, finely minced
  • 1/2 c
    extra virgin olive oil
  • pinch
    salt and pepper

How To Make blistered tomato and watercress (or arugula) salad

  • 1
    DRESSING: Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a non-reactive prep bowl. Place the watercress or arugula on a serving platter.
  • 2
    Grill the corn until blistered all around. Cut the kernels from the corn. Scatter the kernels and green onions over the watercress/arugula.
  • 3
    Toss the tomatoes in olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • 4
    Grill the tomatoes over medium-high heat until slightly wilted and grill-marked on both sides.
  • 5
    Remove the tomatoes from the grill and arrange over the watercress/corn. Garnish with radishes and fresh parsley.
  • 6
    Drizzle the salad dressing over the mixture.
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