Watercress with Spicy Chile and Sesame Vinaigrette

Peppery watercress, nutty sesame seeds, and earthy Korean chile flakes are brought together by an easy lemon vinaigrette in this simple cold-weather salad.

  • Serves

    serves 2

  • Time

    5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 14 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp. gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp. packed dark brown sugar, preferably from Okinawa
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 8 oz. watercress

Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice with sesame oil, soy sauce, sesame seeds, gochugaru, sugar, and garlic. Add watercress and toss until evenly coated. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.
  1. In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice with sesame oil, soy sauce, sesame seeds, gochugaru, sugar, and garlic. Add watercress and toss until evenly coated. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.
Recipes

Watercress with Spicy Chile and Sesame Vinaigrette

  • Serves

    serves 2

  • Time

    5 minutes

Watercress with Spicy Chile and Sesame Vinaigrette Vegetarian Recipes
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JUSTIN WALKER

By Laurie Woolever


Published on December 21, 2015

Peppery watercress, nutty sesame seeds, and earthy Korean chile flakes are brought together by an easy lemon vinaigrette in this simple cold-weather salad.

Ingredients

  • 14 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp. gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp. packed dark brown sugar, preferably from Okinawa
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 8 oz. watercress

Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice with sesame oil, soy sauce, sesame seeds, gochugaru, sugar, and garlic. Add watercress and toss until evenly coated. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.
  1. In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice with sesame oil, soy sauce, sesame seeds, gochugaru, sugar, and garlic. Add watercress and toss until evenly coated. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.

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