Watercress and Apple Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

A light and peppery salad with crisp apple and a nutty walnut vinaigrette. Perfect as a refreshing starter.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Calories

335 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£0.95/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner•Snack•Dessert•Salad•Appetiser

Cuisine:

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Ingredients

Servings

4ozWatercress(Roughly chopped, tough stems removed)

£1.20

2Crisp Apple(Such as Honeycrisp or Gala, cored and thinly sliced)

£1.00

0.3cupWalnuts(Roughly chopped)

£0.75

3tablespoonsWalnut Oil

£0.60

2tablespoonsApple Cider Vinegar

£0.15

1teaspoonDijon Mustard

£0.05

1teaspoonHoney(Optional, for a touch of sweetness)

£0.05

to tasteSalt

to tasteBlack Pepper

Total Cost

£3.80

£0.95 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.
Pour the walnut vinaigrette over the watercress and apple mixture and toss gently to coat.
4.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the salad before serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (115g)

335 kcal / 1402 kJ

Carbs

20.3g

8% of RDA

Fat

27.8g

40% of RDA

Protein

4.6g

9% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4.9 g

16% of RDA

Sugar

13.9 g

15% of RDA

Sodium

75 mg

3% of RDA

Saturated Fat

2.9 g

14% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a more intense walnut flavor, lightly toast the walnuts in a dry skillet before chopping.

Prepare the vinaigrette ahead of time and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Whisk again before using.

Add a sprinkle of crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese for a tangier flavor profile.

Cooking Equipment

Whisk

Large Bowl

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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Watercress and Apple Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette

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