Fresh Watercress Salad
Light, vibrant, and packed with nutrients, this Fresh Watercress Salad is a refreshing addition to any meal. Featuring crisp watercress, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, creamy avocado, and a hint of sharpness from sliced red onion, this salad balances flavor and texture perfectly. A tangy homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey enhances the natural freshness of the ingredients, while chopped walnuts add a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes and ideal for four servings, this salad is as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a healthy side dish, this easy watercress salad recipe delivers a burst of flavor with every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams fresh watercress
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 small red onion
- 1 large avocado
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 grams walnuts
Instructions
Start by thoroughly washing the watercress under cold running water. Shake off any excess water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Set aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Finely slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado into thin wedges and add to the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This is your dressing.
Add the washed and dried watercress to the salad bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Roughly chop the walnuts and sprinkle them over the top of the salad for a crunchy finishing touch.
Serve the salad immediately and enjoy a delicious, fresh, and healthy dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1152 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.2 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 27.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1391 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2575 mg | 55% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
