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Watercress and Apple Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts and Lemon Vinaigrette
A refreshing and light salad with peppery watercress, crisp apple, and toasted hazelnuts, dressed with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a starter or side dish.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Calories
287
Level
Easy
Yields
4 servings
Cost
£0.75
Ingredients
Servings
4
4ozWatercress(Washed and dried)
£1.20
1largeGranny Smith Apple(Cored and thinly sliced)
£0.50
0.3cupHazelnuts(Roughly chopped)
£0.75
2tablespoonsLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)
£0.15
4tablespoonsExtra Virgin Olive Oil
£0.30
0.5teaspoonDijon Mustard
£0.05
0.5teaspoonHoney(Or maple syrup for vegan option)
£0.05
PinchSalt(To taste)
£0.01
PinchBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, to taste)
£0.01
Total Cost
£3.02
£0.75 per serving
The Method
- 1
Toast the hazelnuts: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Alternatively, toast them in a dry frying pan over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool slightly, then roughly chop.
- 2
Prepare the lemon vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- 3
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the watercress and apple slices.
- 4
Dress the salad: Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the watercress and apple, and toss gently to coat.
- 5
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the toasted hazelnuts over the salad and serve immediately.
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My Notes
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (98g)
287 kcal / 1199 kJ
Carbs
16.2g
6% of RDA
Fat
24.6g
35% of RDA
Protein
3.5g
7% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
3.8 g
13% of RDA
Sugar
9.9 g
11% of RDA
Sodium
62 mg
3% of RDA
Saturated Fat
3.4 g
17% of RDA
Chef's Tips
Toasting the hazelnuts enhances their flavor. Be careful not to burn them.
Make the vinaigrette ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Whisk again before using.
Add a sprinkle of crumbled goat cheese or shaved Parmesan for a richer flavor (optional).
Pair with a lemon sorbet for dessert.
Cooking Equipment
Small Bowl
Whisk
Frying Pan (optional)
Wine Pairings
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