Red Leaf Lettuce Watercress and Cucumber Salad with Buttermilk
Crisp, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Red Leaf Lettuce Watercress and Cucumber Salad with Buttermilk Dressing is the ultimate fresh side dish for any meal. Featuring tender red leaf lettuce, peppery watercress, and crunchy cucumber, this salad combines the best of seasonal greens with a creamy, tangy buttermilk dressing infused with Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of honey. Finished with a sprinkle of finely chopped chives, this quick and easy salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings. Whether served as a light appetizer or alongside your favorite mains, this refreshing salad is sure to elevate your table with its wholesome ingredients and bright, zesty flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups (loosely packed, torn into bite-sized pieces) Red leaf lettuce
- 2 cups (trimmed, loosely packed) Fresh watercress
- 1 medium (thinly sliced) Cucumber
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) Fresh chives
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1.5 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove (minced) Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and minced garlic until smooth and creamy.
Season the dressing with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasonings as needed.
Rinse and pat dry the red leaf lettuce and watercress. Make sure to remove any excess moisture.
In a large salad bowl, combine the torn red leaf lettuce, watercress, and thinly sliced cucumber.
Drizzle the buttermilk dressing over the salad, starting with a small amount and adding more to taste. Gently toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
Sprinkle finely chopped chives over the top for garnish.
Serve immediately as a light side salad or refreshing appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.7 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 1503 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.6 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 544 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1795 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.
