Tangerine, Watercress and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

Tangerine, Watercress and Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 bunches watercress, trimmed
  • 1/2 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced
  • 4 medium tangerines, peel and white pith removed, fruit cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick rounds, seeded
  • 1/2 cup (generous) crumbled blue cheese (about 2 ounces)
  1. Whisk olive oil, orange juice, white wine vinegar and minced shallot in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  2. Combine watercress and onion in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Transfer to platter. Arrange tangerine slices over. Sprinkle with blue cheese. Serve, passing remaining dressing separately.