Gargir HaGalil Watercress Salad

Watercress, or Gargir Nahalim,“grain of the river” in Hebrew, is a native plant to northern Israel, particularly the Galil region. It is considered one of the oldest leafy vegetables to be eaten by humans. The plant closely resembles arugula, and is from the same plant family as mustard and radish - likewise, it is known for having a somewhat sharp flavor. Enjoy this Galilee green in the following salad from Galileat.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 bunch watercress (or arugula)
• 1 onion, sliced thin or diced small
• 1 sweet red pepper, cut into strips
• 1 sweet yellow pepper, cut into strips
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup best quality olive oil (no compromise here)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons sumac

DIRECTIONS

1. Slice the watercress/arugula into pieces as large or small as you like to eat it.
2. Add the onion and peppers and mix well.
3. Add the lemon juice and olive oil, a little salt and pepper and mix well.
4. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sumac and 1 teaspoon of cumin and toss again.
5. Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle the remaining 1 teaspoon of sumac over the top and serve.

Added ideas to boost your Israel flavor!

• Swap out the sumac with zaatar
• Sprinkle with pumpkin and sunflower seeds
• Serve alongside lemon herb chicken, grilled salmon or majadara

BTEAVON and ENJOY!

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