Watercress salad with lemon & mustard dressing

Add some crunch to a green side salad with the addition of sunflower seeds.

Recipe «Watercress salad with lemon & mustard dressing» presented in category Recipes / Salads, to prepare this dish you will need no more 5 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 55g sunflower kernels, 1 bunch watercress, sprigs picked, washed, dried, 1 x 150g pkt baby spinach leaves, 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon rind, 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice , 2 tsp wholegrain mustard, Pinch caster sugar, 100ml olive oil , Salt & freshly ground black pepper.

Ingredients:

• 55g sunflower kernels 
• 1 bunch watercress, sprigs picked, washed, dried 
• 1 x 150g pkt baby spinach leaves 
• 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon rind 
• 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice 
• 2 tsp wholegrain mustard 
• Pinch caster sugar 
• 100ml olive oil 
• Salt & freshly ground black pepper 

Instructions

1. To make the dressing, whisk together lemon rind and juice, mustard and sugar in a bowl. Gradually add the oil in a thin steady stream, whisking constantly until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the sunflower kernels and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside for 10 minutes to cool.
3. Combine the watercress and spinach in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels and serve immediately.