Low Carb Fresh Watercress Salad
Crisp, refreshing, and packed with nutrient-dense ingredients, this Low Carb Fresh Watercress Salad is a delightful option for health-conscious eaters. With its peppery watercress base, creamy avocado, crunchy radishes, and cool cucumber, this salad combines vibrant textures and bold flavors. A simple lemon-olive oil vinaigrette adds just the right tang, while crumbled feta cheese and toasted almonds elevate it to a gourmet experience. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish, this salad requires only 15 minutes of prep time and is low in carbs yet rich in vitamins, healthy fats, and protein. Whether you're on a low-carb diet or simply craving something fresh, this nutrient-packed salad is sure to satisfy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams fresh watercress
- 1 large avocado
- 4 small radishes
- 0.5 medium cucumber
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 50 grams feta cheese
- 30 grams toasted almonds
Instructions
Rinse the watercress thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess water.
Peel and pit the avocado, then slice it into thin wedges. Set aside.
Wash and trim the radishes. Slice them thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline.
Peel half of the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the watercress, radishes, and cucumber.
Add the avocado slices to the salad and gently toss to coat with the dressing, being careful not to mush the avocado.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad and garnish with toasted almonds.
Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crisp texture of the salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1054 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.7 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 2199 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 498 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1808 mg | 38% | |
*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.
