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Watercress and Apple Salad with Mint Vinaigrette
A light and refreshing salad featuring peppery watercress, crisp apple, and a vibrant mint vinaigrette. Perfect as a starter or side dish.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Calories
157
Level
Easy
Yields
4 servings
Cost
£0.91
Ingredients
Servings
4
4cupsWatercress(Lightly packed)
£1.50
2mediumApple(Crisp variety like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, cored and thinly sliced)
£0.80
0.3cupFresh Mint Leaves(Packed)
£0.75
3tablespoonsExtra Virgin Olive Oil
£0.30
2tablespoonsApple Cider Vinegar
£0.15
1teaspoonHoney
£0.10
0.5teaspoonDijon Mustard
£0.05
0.3teaspoonSalt
0.1teaspoonBlack Pepper
Total Cost
£3.65
£0.91 per serving
The Method
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the vinaigrette. Whisk to combine.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the watercress and apple slices.
- 4
Pour the mint vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately.
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My Notes
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (132g)
157 kcal / 657 kJ
Carbs
12.8g
5% of RDA
Fat
12.5g
18% of RDA
Protein
1g
2% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
2.8 g
9% of RDA
Sugar
9.7 g
11% of RDA
Sodium
152 mg
7% of RDA
Saturated Fat
1.7 g
9% of RDA
Chef's Tips
For best results, prepare the vinaigrette ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld.
If you don't have watercress, you can substitute baby spinach or arugula.
Add toasted walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
Cooking Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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