Watercress and Avocado Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Tonight Stephen and I are going to our friends Sheryl and Mark's for supper, cooked on the grill :) My contribution to the meal will be a Watercress and Avocado Salad with Basil Vinaigrette. This is a new recipe for me, so I hope it tastes as good as it sounds. I think I'll bring some peppers (red, orange and yellow) for grilling as well. Sheryl is making Falafel for grilling (I think the guys are eating meat). Finish it off with a slice of whole grain bread and your set! I can hardly wait. I can practically taste it all already!

Here's a little inside information on Watercress. First of all, you'll find it in the produce section of most grocery stores by the greens, parsley, etc. I found it at Festival Foods - Mega Foods didn't have any.

Possible Health benefits: It's a good source of iron, calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A and C.

It has been suggested that it is a great digestive aid, and is thought to help defend against lung cancer. Because of it high iodine levels, it helps strengthen the thyroid gland - great for persons with hypothyroidism. Check it out for yourself.....

I'll let you know how the meal turns out. If the recipes get a thumbs up, I'll share them with you. If not, well. on to the next recipe :)

Healthy eating to you!