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Creamy Watercress Dressing





Yields
Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Notes: This lovely sauce is another good use for the tougher watercress stems and less-than-perfect leaves. If making it up to 1 week ahead, cover and chill (it will darken and thicken slightly). Serve as a salad dressing or as a dip for cold, cooked shrimp, or drizzle over poached chicken breasts.

 4 ounces watercress (1 qt.)
 1 cup mayonnaise
 2 tablespoons lemon juice
 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
 1 clove garlic, peeled
  Salt and pepper
Step 1
1

Rinse watercress and drain well; pat dry with towels, then coarsely chop.

Step 2
2

In a blender or food processor, whirl watercress, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, lemon juice, anchovy paste, and garlic until smooth.

Step 3
3

Pour into a bowl and whisk in remaining mayonnaise until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories68
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.4g10%

Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 5.5mg2%
Sodium 78mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.4g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Protein 0.3g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.