Skip to main content

Cucumber-Watercress Relish

4.3

(7)

The cool flavors in this relish would be great with tuna or shrimp.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 1/4 cups 1/4-inch pieces unpeeled seeded English hothouse cucumber
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup coarsely chopped watercress

Preparation

  1. Stir mustard and fennel seeds in small skillet over medium-high heat until mustard seeds begin to pop, about 2 minutes. Transfer to medium glass bowl. Whisk in vinegar, oil and sugar. Add cucumber and onion; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.) Mix watercress into relish and serve.

Read More
Like miso-peanut hibachi chicken and spring orzotto.
Using two entire lemons—pith, skin, and all—cranks up the citrus flavor in this classic dessert.
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Grilling fish atop a bed of lemon slices is the key to not sticking.
A punchy, spicy peanut vinaigrette transforms a simply grilled steak into a showstopping main.
Like “phenomenal” whole lemon bars and grilled salmon with dill chimichurri.
This sauce is slightly magical. The texture cloaks pasta much like a traditional meat sauce does, and the flavors are deep and rich, but it’s actually vegan!
The magic of this hibachi chicken recipe comes from a combination of miso and peanut butter and how it beautifully caramelizes when it hits the grill.