Watercress and Apple Salad with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette

A light and refreshing salad featuring peppery watercress, crisp apples, and a nutty walnut oil vinaigrette. Pairs beautifully with richer, smoky dishes like Muhammara.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

268 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£1.06/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

Lunch•Snack•Salad

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Ingredients

Servings

4ouncesWatercress(Washed and trimmed)

£0.80

2Apple(Crisp variety, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, cored and thinly sliced)

£0.60

0.3cupWalnuts(Roughly chopped)

£0.75

3tablespoonsWalnut Oil(Good quality)

£1.20

1tablespoonApple Cider Vinegar

£0.60

1teaspoonDijon Mustard

£0.10

1teaspoonHoney(Optional, for sweetness)

£0.15

0.3teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)

£0.05

Total Cost

£4.25

£1.06 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a small bowl, whisk together the walnut oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until emulsified.
2.
In a large bowl, combine the watercress and apple slices.
3.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
4.
Sprinkle with chopped walnuts and serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (115g)

268 kcal / 1121 kJ

Carbs

19g

7% of RDA

Fat

21g

30% of RDA

Protein

6% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

14 g

16% of RDA

Sodium

150 mg

7% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2 g

10% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a sharper flavor, use more Granny Smith apples.

To prevent the apples from browning, toss them with a squeeze of lemon juice before adding them to the salad.

You can add other ingredients like crumbled blue cheese or dried cranberries for added flavor and texture.

Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasonings as needed.

Cooking Equipment

Mixing Bowl

Whisk

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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Watercress and Apple Salad with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette

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