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Watercress, Orange, and Avocado Salad

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Watercress, Orange, and Avocado Salad

Watercress, Orange, and Avocado Salad

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Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 4 large garlic cloves, peeled

  • 1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 2 1/2-inch-thick red onion slices

  • 1/4 cup pomegranate juice

  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses*

  • 1 tablespoon minced seeded serrano chiles

  • 3/4 teaspoon aniseed, ground in spice mill

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 4 large navel oranges

  • 5 cups thinly sliced red cabbage

  • 3 large bunches watercress, thick stems trimmed (about 10 cups)

  • 5 green onions, trimmed, cut into thin matchstick-size strips

  • 2 large avocados, peeled, pitted, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Preheat broiler. Place garlic cloves on small baking sheet; broil until golden brown, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in heavy small skillet over medium heat. Add onion slices; cook until light brown and slightly softened, about 7 minutes per side. Finely chop garlic and onion. Whisk pomegranate juice and next 4 ingredients in small bowl. Whisk in 1/4 cup oil. Mix in onion and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in cilantro.
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Instruction 2

Cut off all peel and white pith from oranges. Cut between membranes to release segments.
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Instruction 3

Combine cabbage, watercress, green onions, and orange segments in large bowl. Add dressing and avocado slices and toss gently to coat. Transfer salad to large platter and serve.
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Instruction 4

*A thick pomegranate syrup; available at some supermarkets and Middle Eastern markets and by mail from Adriana's Caravan (adrianascaravan.com).
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