Watercress Salad

This is a refreshing salad that makes a great side dish with any kind of barbecue or can be served as a starter to a meal. It’s important to trim the watercress stems to about 2 inches long for both presentation and texture. Watercress is a common salad green throughout the Caribbean and is similar to arugula in its peppery flavor. When in season Asian pear is a nice substitute for the crunchy, fresh jicama in this recipe.