Low Fat Fresh Watercress Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with freshness, this Low Fat Fresh Watercress Salad offers a delightful balance of zesty, sweet, and savory flavors in every bite. Packed with nutrient-rich watercress, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and a hint of sharpness from red onion, this salad is as healthy as it is delicious. The easy homemade dressing—featuring lemon juice, olive oil, and a touch of honey—lightly coats the vibrant greens without overpowering their natural flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick, no-cook recipe is perfect for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or as an elegant starter. Low in fat and rich in vitamins, it’s the ultimate choice for a nutritious, flavor-packed salad that satisfies!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh watercress
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
1. Rinse and dry the watercress thoroughly. Remove any tough stems to ensure the salad is tender and easy to eat.
2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and place them in a large salad bowl.
3. Peel the cucumber (if desired) and slice it into thin rounds. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
4. Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad mixture.
5. In a small bowl or jar, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake the ingredients together until the dressing is well combined.
6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss all ingredients gently until the watercress and vegetables are evenly coated.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice, if desired.
8. Serve immediately or chill for up to one hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1308 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.6 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 384 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1643 mg | 35% | |
*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.
