Watercress and Apple Salad with Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette

A light and refreshing salad perfect as a starter, featuring peppery watercress, crisp apple, and a bright lemon-dill vinaigrette. Pairs well with savory tarts and dishes with rich sauces.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

275 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£0.72/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

Lunch•Snack•Dessert•Salad•Appetiser

Cuisine:

British

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

4ozWatercress(Fresh, washed and trimmed)

£1.20

1largeApple(Crisp variety, like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, cored and thinly sliced)

£0.50

0.3smallRed Onion(Thinly sliced)

£0.15

2tablespoonsLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.20

4tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin)

£0.35

2tablespoonsFresh Dill(Chopped)

£0.40

1teaspoonDijon Mustard

£0.05

1teaspoonHoney(Optional, for a touch of sweetness)

£0.05

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

Total Cost

£2.90

£0.72 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until emulsified.
2.
Stir in the chopped fresh dill.
3.
In a large bowl, combine the watercress, sliced apple, and thinly sliced red onion.
4.
Pour the lemon-dill vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
5.
Serve immediately or chill for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (95g)

275 kcal / 1151 kJ

Carbs

16.8g

6% of RDA

Fat

23.7g

34% of RDA

Protein

1.4g

3% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3.7 g

12% of RDA

Sugar

11.9 g

13% of RDA

Sodium

65 mg

3% of RDA

Saturated Fat

3.3 g

16% of RDA

Chef's Tips

To prevent the apple slices from browning, toss them with a little lemon juice before adding them to the salad.

For a nuttier flavor, add some toasted walnuts or pecans to the salad.

The vinaigrette can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before using.

Cooking Equipment

Mixing bowls

Whisk

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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