Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon orange-blossom water
  • Salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 3 1/2 cups watercress, thick stalks removed
  • Scant 1 cup basil leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup dill
  • 1/4 cup tarragon leaves
  • 13 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, lightly toasted and coarsely crushed

Method

  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, orange-blossom water and salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, place watercress and herbs.
  • Set aside until you are ready to serve the salad; you can leave greens in refrigerator in an airtight container for a few hours.
  • Just before serving, pour dressing and pistachios over the leaves and toss gently.