Carmela Soprano's Watercress and Orange Salad

In that post in 2010 along with the gnocchi I also mentioned trying to serve Carmela's Watercress and Orange Salad from the cookbook Entertaining with the Sopranos.

Trying is the operative word here.

No problem with finding the navel oranges.

I just couldn’t find watercress.

Instead I bought some romaine. 

I never did find watercress. 

If you can find watercress in you neighbourhood, enjoy.

If you can’t, it worked with romaine.

                        Watercress and Orange Salad

Serves 6

Remove the tough stems from

2 bunches watercress, rinsed and dried 

Place the leaves (about 6 Cups) in a large bowl.

Cut into crosswise slices, then into bit-sized pieces

2 navel oranges, peeled

Place the pieces on top of the watercress.

In a small bowl whisk together

1/4 Cup extra virgin olive oil

2 Tablespoons lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.

Serve immediately.