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Watercress and Apple Salad with Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette
A light and refreshing salad featuring peppery watercress, crisp apple, and a bright lemon-thyme vinaigrette. Perfect as a starter or side dish.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Calories
177
Level
Easy
Yields
4 servings
Cost
£0.64
Ingredients
Servings
4
4cupsWatercress(Lightly packed)
£1.20
1mediumApple(Choose a crisp variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
£0.30
0.3smallRed Onion(Thinly sliced)
£0.10
2tablespoonsLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)
£0.20
4tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin)
£0.35
1teaspoonFresh Thyme Leaves(Finely chopped)
£0.25
1teaspoonHoney(Optional, for a touch of sweetness)
£0.10
0.3teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)
0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)
£0.05
Total Cost
£2.55
£0.64 per serving
The Method
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, thyme, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.
- 2
Wash and dry the watercress thoroughly.
- 3
Core and thinly slice the apple.
- 4
Thinly slice the red onion.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the watercress, apple slices, and red onion.
- 6
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
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My Notes
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (100g)
177 kcal / 739 kJ
Carbs
7.6g
3% of RDA
Fat
16.9g
24% of RDA
Protein
0.8g
2% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
1.7 g
6% of RDA
Sugar
5.2 g
6% of RDA
Sodium
150 mg
7% of RDA
Saturated Fat
2.3 g
12% of RDA
Chef's Tips
For a slightly sweeter vinaigrette, add a touch more honey.
If you don't have fresh thyme, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme.
To prevent the apple from browning, toss the slices with a little lemon juice before adding them to the salad.
This salad is best served immediately to maintain the crispness of the watercress and apple.
Cooking Equipment
Whisk
Mixing Bowl
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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