Active Time

　　20 min

　　Total Time

　　1 1/4 hr

　　The vinaigrette for this salad benefits from standing for 1 hour to let the flavors of the thyme and garlic develop.

Ingredients

　　1 tablespoon malt vinegar or cider vinegar

　　1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

　　1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme

　　1/4 teaspoon minced garlic

　　1/4 teaspoon salt

　　1/8 teaspoon black pepper

　　1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

　　1 lb Belgian endives (4 large), cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces

　　6 oz red endive or radicchio di Treviso, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces, or 1 medium round head radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces

　　2 cups loosely packed watercress sprigs (2 ounces)

Step 1

Step 2

　　Cooks' note:

　　· Greens can be washed, dried, and cut 4 hours ahead and chilled in a sealed plastic bag.