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 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£0.64/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

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

Cuisine:

British

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

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

Instructions

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

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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Main Course

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Miniature versions of the classic Cornish pasty, filled with a cheesy onion mixture. Perfect for a snack or light lunch.

45 minutes

12 servings

Easy

"Pairs perfectly with this starter"

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Watercress and Apple Salad with Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette

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