Heart-Healthy Fresh Watercress Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Heart-Healthy Fresh Watercress Salad! Featuring crisp, peppery watercress paired with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber slices, this salad delivers both flavor and wellness in every bite. The tangy homemade lemon dressing, lightly sweetened with honey, elevates the dish while unsalted sunflower seeds add a delightful crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is the perfect go-to for a nourishing side or a light, satisfying main course. Packed with antioxidants, omega-3s, and essential vitamins, this recipe is both heart-healthy and irresistibly delicious, making it a must-try for those seeking a quick, wholesome meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups watercress
- 1 large avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Thoroughly rinse the watercress under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities. Trim off any thick stems, leaving the tender leaves and smaller stems.
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and peel. Cut the avocado into cubes and set aside.
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half.
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then cut into thin half-moon slices.
In a small bowl, zest the lemon and then juice it. Combine the lemon juice and zest with olive oil and honey, whisking together to make the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the watercress, avocado cubes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and sunflower seeds.
Drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad mixture. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Gently toss all ingredients together until the salad is well coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
769 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.3 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 675 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 270 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 2302 mg | 49% | |
*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.
