Fennel, Watercress & Red Onion Salad

A citrusy dressing unites the distinctive flavors in this very pretty salad.

Recipe 4 servings; Active Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Grated zest of 1 orange, (1 tablespoon)

2 tablespoons orange juice

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 shallot, sliced

1/2 teaspoon salt, preferably kosher

Pinch of ground white pepper

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 small fennel bulb, white part only, quartered, cored and very thinly sliced (2 cups)

1 bunch watercress, washed and trimmed to leave about 3 inches of stem (3 cups)

1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

PREPARATION

Combine orange zest and juice, lime juice, shallot, salt and white pepper in a small bowl; whisk in oil.

Put fennel, watercress and onion in a serving bowl, add the dressing and toss well.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 100 calories; 7 g fat ( 1 g sat , 5 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 2 g fiber; 182 mg sodium; 391 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (46% daily value), Vitamin A (27% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat