Fresh Watercress Salad

Brighten up your table with this vibrant and nutritious Fresh Watercress Salad, a refreshing medley of crisp watercress, juicy cherry tomatoes, cooling cucumber, and creamy avocado. Tied together with a tangy homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, this salad is both light and flavorful. Crunchy walnuts add a delightful texture, while thinly sliced red onion provides a subtle sharpness. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for any season, this salad is ideal as a starter, side dish, or even a healthy main course. Packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients, it's a must-try for salad lovers looking for a quick and easy recipe bursting with flavor and nutrients.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 150 grams fresh watercress
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 small red onion
• 1 large avocado
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 50 grams walnuts

Directions

Step 1

Start by thoroughly washing the watercress under cold running water. Shake off any excess water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Set aside.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 4

Finely slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Slice the avocado into thin wedges and add to the salad.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined. This is your dressing.

Step 7

Add the washed and dried watercress to the salad bowl.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 9

Roughly chop the walnuts and sprinkle them over the top of the salad for a crunchy finishing touch.

Step 10

Serve the salad immediately and enjoy a delicious, fresh, and healthy dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	945.6 grams (945.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1152

Total Fat 106.20g	136%
Saturated Fat 13.50g	68%
Polyunsaturated Fat 27.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1391mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 54.10g	20%
Dietary Fiber 22.20g	79%
Total Sugars 20.50g
Protein 19.00g	38%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 323mg	25%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 2575mg	55%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.6%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 17.3%