Watercress and Carrot Harmony with Anchovy Elegance
Experience the culinary artistry of Chef José Barcena from New York's renowned San Martín Restaurant with this exquisite salad, where the bold essence of anchovies takes center stage.
1bunchwatercressrinsed and with thick stems trimmed
2mediumcarrotsthinly sliced into strips
Dressing:
½cupextra-virgin olive oil
3tablespoonsred wine vinegar
¼teaspoonDijon mustard
3anchovy filletsfinely chopped
½teaspoonfinely chopped capers
4teaspoonsfinely chopped onion
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1tablespoonfinely chopped sour pickle
1tablespoonfinely chopped tomato
2teaspoonsfinely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructies
On individual salad plates, create a visual masterpiece: arrange watercress, covering half the plate with stems towards the center.
On the other half, artfully fan out the carrot strips, covering the watercress stems.
Let's craft the dressing: whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, finely chopped anchovies, capers, onion, salt, black pepper, sour pickle, tomato, and fresh parsley in a small bowl.
Pour this exquisite dressing over the salad, marrying the crispness of watercress with the delicate allure of carrots.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serve this culinary symphony at room temperature, savoring the anchovy-infused elegance.