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Watercress and Apple Salad with Toasted Walnuts and a Light Lemon Vinaigrette
A refreshing and peppery salad with crisp apple, toasted walnuts, and a light lemon vinaigrette, designed to complement richer dishes.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Calories
247
Level
Easy
Yields
4 servings
Cost
£0.76
Ingredients
Servings
4
5ozWatercress(Washed and dried thoroughly)
£1.20
1Granny Smith Apple(Cored and thinly sliced)
£0.50
0.3cupWalnuts(Halves or pieces)
£0.75
2tablespoonsLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)
£0.15
3tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin)
£0.25
0.5teaspoonDijon Mustard
£0.05
1teaspoonHoney(Or maple syrup)
£0.10
PinchSalt(To taste)
£0.01
PinchBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, to taste)
£0.02
Total Cost
£3.03
£0.76 per serving
The Method
- 1
Toast the walnuts: Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast for 3-5 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned. Be careful not to burn them. Remove from skillet and let cool slightly.
- 2
Prepare the 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 vinaigrette over the watercress and apple. Toss gently to coat.
- 5
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the toasted walnuts over the salad and serve immediately.
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My Notes
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (88g)
247 kcal / 1033 kJ
Carbs
15.5g
6% of RDA
Fat
20.5g
29% of RDA
Protein
3g
6% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
3.2 g
11% of RDA
Sugar
9.8 g
11% of RDA
Sodium
52 mg
2% of RDA
Saturated Fat
2.4 g
12% of RDA
Chef's Tips
Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor and texture.
For a slightly sweeter salad, add a few dried cranberries or raisins.
Adjust the amount of honey in the vinaigrette to your preference.
Cooking Equipment
Small skillet
Mixing bowl
Whisk
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