Beef, Watercress, and Peach Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Recipe
Posted July 25, 2007 – 7:30 am in: Beef, Salads
Tags:2 bunches watercress, thick stems removed
2 Kirby cucumbers, roughly chopped
4 ripe peaches, cut into wedges
1 1-pound piece roast beef, cubed
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
Kosher salt and pepper
1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large shallots, thinly slicedIn a large bowl, combine the watercress, cucumbers, peaches, and beef.
Pour the lime juice into a small bowl and whisk in the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt until dissolved. Add the garlic, ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Slowly add the oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly until emulsified. Stir in the shallots. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter and drizzle the vinaigrette over the top.