Watercress and Apple Salad with a Lemon-Mustard Vinaigrette

A refreshing and peppery salad with crisp apples and a tangy lemon-mustard vinaigrette. Perfect as a light starter or side dish.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

10 minutes

Calories

178 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£0.75/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

Lunch•Snack•Dessert•Salad•Side Dish•Appetiser

Cuisine:

British

Main Ingredient:

Rice

Dietary:

Gluten-Free•Dairy-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

4cupsWatercress(Lightly packed)

£1.20

2mediumApple(Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, cored and thinly sliced)

£0.60

0.3smallRed Onion(Thinly sliced)

£0.15

2tablespoonsLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.30

1tablespoonDijon Mustard(Smooth or whole-grain)

£0.20

3tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin)

£0.35

1teaspoonHoney(Optional, for sweetness)

£0.15

0.3teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.05

Total Cost

£3.00

£0.75 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until emulsified.
2.
In a large bowl, combine the watercress, sliced apple, and red onion.
3.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
4.
Serve immediately or chill for later.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (135g)

178 kcal / 745 kJ

Carbs

10.5g

4% of RDA

Fat

15.6g

22% of RDA

Protein

1.1g

2% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2.5 g

8% of RDA

Sugar

7.2 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

150 mg

7% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2.2 g

11% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra crunch, add some toasted walnuts or pecans.

If you don't have watercress, you can substitute baby spinach or arugula.

The vinaigrette can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Equipment

Whisk

Large bowl

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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