Watercress Buttermilk Cooler

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YIELDS | 2 SERVINGS

PREP TIME | 5 MINS

COOK TIME | 0 MINS

Try this unique way of enjoying the peppery zing and loads of antioxidants found in watercress with this beautiful buttermilk-watercress concoction. It is high in vitamin C and makes a beautiful cooler for brunch.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups packed chopped watercress
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
Ice

Instructions

In a blender, add the packed chopped watercress and buttermilk along with celery salt, and blend until smooth. Pour over ice and serve immediately.

Notes

If you like your coolers a little less bitter, reduce the chopped watercress by 1/2 cup.

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