Vegan Fresh Watercress Salad
This vibrant and nutrient-packed Vegan Fresh Watercress Salad is a perfect blend of crisp textures and refreshing flavors that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Featuring peppery watercress, juicy cherry tomatoes, cooling cucumber, creamy avocado, and a zingy homemade lemon-Dijon vinaigrette, this salad is a powerhouse of plant-based goodness. Toasted sunflower seeds and fresh dill add a delightful crunch and herbaceous finish, making every bite irresistible. Not only is this watercress salad rich in vitamins and antioxidants, but it’s also naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making it an excellent choice for a light yet satisfying meal. Serve it as a refreshing side dish or enjoy it as a wholesome vegan entrée bursting with fresh, clean flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups watercress
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 small red onion
- 1 large avocado
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
Instructions
Rinse the watercress thoroughly under cold water and dry using a salad spinner or pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Place the watercress in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the watercress.
Cut the cucumber into thin slices and add them to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion. To reduce the sharpness of the onion, soak the slices in cold water for a few minutes, then drain and add to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into small cubes. Add the avocado cubes to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, sea salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until all ingredients are coated evenly with the vinaigrette.
Sprinkle the toasted sunflower seeds and chopped fresh dill over the top of the salad for extra flavor and texture.
Serve immediately to ensure the watercress stays crisp and fresh.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
196 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 310 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 568 mg | 12% | |
*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.
