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Watercress and Apple Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts & Lemon Vinaigrette
A light and refreshing salad featuring peppery watercress, crisp apple, and toasted hazelnuts, dressed with a vibrant lemon vinaigrette.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Calories
285
Level
Easy
Yields
4 servings
Cost
£0.80
Ingredients
Servings
4
4ozWatercress(washed and dried)
£1.20
1largeApple(such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, cored and thinly sliced)
£0.60
0.3cupHazelnuts(shelled)
£0.75
2tablespoonsLemon Juice(freshly squeezed)
£0.20
4tablespoonsOlive Oil(extra virgin)
£0.30
1teaspoonDijon Mustard
£0.05
1teaspoonHoney
£0.05
0.3teaspoonSalt(or to taste)
0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(freshly ground, or to taste)
£0.05
Total Cost
£3.20
£0.80 per serving
The Method
- 1
Toast the hazelnuts: Heat a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the hazelnuts and toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden brown. Let cool slightly and roughly chop.
- 2
Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 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 mixture 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 (85g)
285 kcal / 1192 kJ
Carbs
15g
6% of RDA
Fat
25g
36% of RDA
Protein
3g
6% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
4 g
13% of RDA
Sugar
10 g
11% of RDA
Sodium
150 mg
7% of RDA
Saturated Fat
3 g
15% of RDA
Chef's Tips
To save time, you can buy pre-toasted hazelnuts.
Adjust the amount of honey in the vinaigrette to your preference, depending on the tartness of the apple.
This salad is best served immediately after dressing to prevent the watercress from wilting.
Cooking Equipment
Small Frying Pan
Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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Main Course
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25 minutes
2 servings
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