Nut-Free Fresh Watercress Salad
Brighten up your table with this vibrant and refreshing Nut-Free Fresh Watercress Salad! Packed with peppery watercress, juicy oranges, crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this recipe creates a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Tossed in a light and tangy lemon-honey vinaigrette, this salad is completely nut-free, making it perfect for allergy-friendly dining. With just 15 minutes of prep time and absolutely no cooking required, it’s an effortless yet impressive addition to any meal—whether served as a side dish or light main course. Bursting with wholesome ingredients and naturally gluten-free, this salad is a healthy, flavorful option to energize your mealtime routine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups watercress
- 2 medium orange
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 small red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by rinsing the watercress thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit. Pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel or spin it in a salad spinner. Transfer to a large salad bowl.
Peel the oranges and remove the white pith. Using a sharp knife, slice the orange into thin rounds or segments, removing any seeds if necessary. Add the orange slices to the salad bowl.
Wash the cucumber and cut it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out any seeds, then slice the cucumber into thin half-moons. Add these to the salad bowl.
Remove the stem and seeds from the red bell pepper and slice it into thin strips. Add to the salad bowl.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. If you find raw onion too strong, you can soak the slices in cold water for about 10 minutes then drain before adding to the salad.
In a small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until the dressing is well emulsified.
Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Gently toss the salad with large spoons or your hands until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side salad or light main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 667 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.9 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1572 mg | 33% | |
*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.
