1 large crisp lettuce, trimmed and cut into 8 wedges
1/2 bunch watercress, trimmed
2 large oranges, peeled, thinly sliced and set aside in a bowl to retain the juices
about 75 ml (5 tbsp) salad oil
2 slices white bread, crusts removed, cut into 1 cm (1/2 inch) squares
salt and freshly ground pepper
60 ml (4 tbsp) white wine vinegar
2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) caster sugar
method
1. Arrange the lettuce, watercress and orange slices in a serving bowl. Cover and chill.
2. Heat a little oil, about 15 ml (l tbsp), in a frying pan and fry the bread until crisp and golden. Drain well and sprinkle with salt.
3. Whisk 60 ml (4 tbsp) oil, the vinegar, sugar and seasoning into the orange juice. Pour over the salad and add the fried bread squares just before serving.
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