Watercress and Apple Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

A light and refreshing salad with peppery watercress, crisp apple, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a starter or side dish.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

10 minutes

Calories

225 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£0.79/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

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

Cuisine:

British

Dietary:

Gluten-Free•Dairy-Free

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

4cupsWatercress(loosely packed)

£1.50

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

£0.60

0.3smallRed Onion(thinly sliced)

£0.15

2tablespoonsLemon Juice(freshly squeezed)

£0.25

4tablespoonsOlive Oil(extra virgin)

£0.40

1teaspoonDijon Mustard

£0.10

1teaspoonHoney(optional, for a touch of sweetness)

£0.15

0.3teaspoonSalt(or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.02

Total Cost

£3.18

£0.79 per serving

Instructions

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

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (115g)

225 kcal / 941 kJ

Carbs

13.8g

5% of RDA

Fat

18.6g

27% of RDA

Protein

1.4g

3% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2.8 g

9% of RDA

Sugar

9.8 g

11% of RDA

Sodium

150 mg

7% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2.6 g

13% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, toast some walnuts or pecans and add them to the salad.

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

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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Watercress and Apple Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

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