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PrintBite with Belkys: Watercress & Artichoke Salad with Herbed Vinaigrette
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Ivonne Amor & Meredith Levin
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With the summer heat, salads are always a popular way to go. But if you're bored of the same old lettuce and tomato, we found one sure-fire way to spice it up. It's time to grab A Bite With Belkys.
The Restaurant: Roger's Restaurant & Bar
The Chef: David Downes
The Dish: Watercress & Artichoke Salad with Herbed Vinaigrette
Salad Ingredients
15 oz. watercress, trimmed, washed and spun dry
16 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup roasted red peppers, diced
10 pieces asparagus, ends trimmed and lightly grilled
4 canned artichoke hearts, quartered
1/4 cup herbed vinaigrette
grilled onions to taste (optional but recommended)
Directions
In a mixing bowl, place the watercress, grilled onions, roasted red pepper, asparagus and artichokes. Lightly salt and pepper the salad with a pinch of each. Add vinaigrette and goat cheese and mix well but gently. Serve in a chilled bowl.
Herbed Vinaigrette Ingredients
1 Tbsp. garlic cloves, chopped
1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
1 Tbsp. chives, chopped
1 Tbsp. tarragon, chopped
½ Tbsp. Dijon mustard
½ cup rice wine vinegar
1½ cup olive oil
Directions
Put mustard, garlic and vinegar in blender and blend, slowly adding oil to emulsify. Add the herbs and salt and pepper to taste. Pour mixture into a standard salad dressing container and shake well before adding to the salad.
Serves 2
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact: bnerey@wsvn.com
Roger's Restaurant & Bar
1601 79th Street Causeway
North Bay Village, Florida
305-866-7111