Watercress Cucumber Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and nutrient-packed Watercress Cucumber Salad, the perfect blend of crisp textures and zesty flavors! Featuring peppery watercress, crunchy English cucumber, and a subtle bite from thinly sliced red onion, this salad is elevated with a homemade lemon-honey Dijon dressing that strikes the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with vitamins, it's an effortless yet elegant dish that’s ideal as a side for grilled mains, a picnic favorite, or a light appetizer. Simple, healthy, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this salad is a delightful way to refresh your menu.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups watercress
- 1 English cucumber
- 0.25 red onion
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash the watercress thoroughly and trim any tough stems. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Slice the English cucumber thinly into rounds. If desired, use a mandoline slicer for even slices.
Thinly slice the red onion into very fine strips or rings.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste.
In a large salad bowl, combine the watercress, sliced cucumber, and red onion.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately as a fresh side dish or light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 769 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 990 mg | 21% | |
*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.
