Grape / Watercress Salad

Grape / Watercress Salad

Grape, Watercress, Tarragon, Goat Cheese Salad

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

3 shallots, thinly sliced

1 bunch watercress, washed and trimmed

2 cups halved (lengthwise) seedless green grapes

1 cup (loosely packed) tarragon leaves

1 cup crumbled, chevre, soft goat’s cheese

kosher salt and ground black pepper

Balsamic Vinaigrette (recipe follows)

Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until softened but not browned, approximately 5 minutes. Transfer the shallots to a bowl and let cool to room temperature.

When ready to serve, add the watercress, grapes and tarragon to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper, add as much dressing as you like and toss gently. Top with goat’s cheese.

Balsamic Vinaigrette:

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

kosher salt, to taste

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

put the oil and vinegar in a small bowl. Season with the salt and pepper and whisk together to combine. Set aside until ready to use.

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Michelle Bernstein

Michelle Bernstein

Born and raised in Miami, of Jewish and Latinx descent, Chef Michelle “Michy” Bernstein is the host of Local10’s Emmy-Award winning SoFlo TASTE and a fixture in the culinary world.