Watercress is a close relative of the nasturtium and also related to mustard. It’s cultivated for its green, peppery-tasting leaves. It’s commonly used in salads or in soup. It makes a nice edible garnish too.
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Greek salad
Greek salad is a fresh and simple salad consisting of tomatoes, cucumber, olives and feta cheese, often enhanced with various herbs.
In Greece it’s called khÅriattikisalata, which means ‘country-Attic salad’; it’s named after Attica, an area encompassing Athens.