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Watercress Salad with Poached Salmon And Citrus Vinaigrette


Title: Watercress Salad with Poached Salmon And Citrus Vinaigrette
Categories: Lifetime tv, Life6
Yield: 4 servings

1 c Dry white wine
1 1/2 c Water
2 Lemon slices
1 sm Onion; peeled and cut in
; half
5 Sprigs parsley
1 Bay leaf
6 Peppercorns
4 Salmon fillets; (4-ounce)
Salt and freshly ground
-pepper
6 tb Olive oil
2 tb Lemon juice
2 tb Orange juice
2 tb Lime juice
6 c Watercress
2 tb Fresh chervil; finely
-chopped

To Prepare the Salmon:

1. Combine all ingredients except the salmon in a medium non-reactive
skillet or saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

2. Season the salmon with salt and pepper on both sides, add to the
simmering liquid and cover. Cook for 5-8 minutes or until just done.

3. Toss the watercress with 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and season
with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Divide among 4 plates and top with each salad with a salmon fillet.
Drizzle with additional vinaigrette and sprinkle with fresh chervil.

To Prepare the Vinaigrette:

Whisk together the olive oil and citrus juices, and season with salt and
pepper to taste.

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