Name: Watercress Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 bunches watercress (Try to get mature watercress as shown in the photo, not the hydroponic watercress that Whole Foods carries. It will hold up better to the hot dressing.) -; 3-4 slices bacon -; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar -; 4 teaspoons sugar -; Salt and pepper -; A pinch of ground mustard -; A pinch of paprika (sweet) -

Ingredients for - Watercress Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

1. 2 bunches watercress (Try to get mature watercress as shown in the photo, not the hydroponic watercress that Whole Foods carries. It will hold up better to the hot dressing.)

2. 3-4 slices bacon

3. 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

4. 4 teaspoons sugar

5. Salt and pepper

6. A pinch of ground mustard

7. A pinch of paprika (sweet)

How to cook deliciously - Watercress Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing

1 . Stage

Prep the watercress: Rinse thoroughly the watercress, removing old leaves and thick stems. Set aside in a serving bowl.

2 . Stage

Cook the bacon: Heat a small stick-free pan on medium heat and cook the bacon until done, several minutes on each side. Remove the bacon from the pan and put on a paper towel. Keep the bacon fat in the pan.

3 . Stage

Make the dressing: Add the cider vinegar and sugar to the bacon fat. Stir to dissolve. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, add a pinch of ground mustard and a pinch of paprika. Taste and adjust seasoning. This is a sweet-sour dressing, so if it is too acidic, add a bit more sugar, if too sweet, add a bit more vinegar.

4 . Stage

Pour hot dressing over watercress: Bring the dressing to a simmer. Pour over the watercress. Crumble the bacon over the top. Toss and serve. Did you love the recipe? Leave us stars below!