Watercress Salad with Orange, Avocado and Turmeric Lime Dressing – A vibrant, peppery salad that is both energizing and gently cleansing utilizing fresh turmeric in the dressing.

Ingredients

• 1 orange – zested, peeled and sliced ( or sub mandarins, blood oranges or tangelos)
• 2 ounces baby watercress
• 1 ripe avocado – peeled and cut into wedges
• a few very thin slices of red onion- optional

Citrus Turmeric Dressing

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons orange juice

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon orange zest

1–2 teaspoons honey

1/2 clove garlic finely minced

1 teaspoon grated turmeric root (or sub 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric)

generous pinch salt and pepper

Instructions

• Zest the orange and set the zest aside.
• Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Taste, adjusting salt, honey and sweetness to taste.
• Arrange watercress, avocado, onion and oranges on two plates.
• Spoon dressing over salad when ready to serve.

Notes

Feel free to sub agave or maple syrup for the honey if vegan.

Recipe from Feasting At Home