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One of our favorite warm-weather produce arrivals -- we have so many! -- is watercress. This delicate, wild green is one that you have to look out for at the farmer's market. In just one blink, entire stocks will be sold out. (It doesn't help that restaurants often reserve their order of watercress in advance, greedily diminishing the limited supply of this precious green even further.)
Ever so popular in Europe, watercress grows wild near creeks and streams (hence the name); it can also be farmed, though with a slightly different result. If you do get your hands on this peppery green, consider yourself lucky. And make the most of your bounty with the recipes below.
Fig and Cantaloupe Salad With Watercress And Creamy Garlic Lime Dressing
Campanelle With Hard-Boiled Eggs, Capers And Watercress
Cold Cucumber Noodle Salad With Watercress
Pink Grapefruit And Watercress Salad
Creamy Watercress Soup
Cuban Avocado, Watercress And Pineapple Salad
Omelette Roulade With Smoky Fried Potatoes, Cream Cheese, And Watercress
Tomato, Watercress And Mozzarella Salad
Kimchi, Pork + Scallion Pancake With Watercress-Radish Relish
