Watercress Salad with Bean Cheese Dressing

20 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

229 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1 1/2	pounds	watercress	or spinach

dressing
1/2	cup	vegetable oil
1/2	teaspoon	sesame paste
1	Sq.	bean curd	cheese, unseasoned
1/2	teaspoon	red pepper flakes
1	pinch	sugar
1	teaspoon	lemon juice
2	tablespoons	water	cold

Directions

Wash watercress (or spinach) in colander.

Pour boiling water over watercress.

Immediately plunge vegetable into cold water to stop cooking process; drain and reserve.

You can refrigerate or use at room temperature.

Cream sesame paste, bean cheese and salad oil.

Add chili flakes, sugar, lemon juice and cold water; mix well.

Shortly before serving, toss dressing with watercress.

Serve on individual salad plates.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 137g

Amount per Serving

Calories 229 84% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.0g	33%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	14%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 54mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 4.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	2%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 7.0g	15%

Vitamin A	108%		Vitamin C	82%
Calcium	21%		Iron	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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