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Watercress & Apple Salad with Lemon-Dill Dressing
A light and refreshing salad featuring peppery watercress, crisp apple, and a vibrant lemon-dill dressing. Pairs perfectly with richer dishes like roasted meats or Brussels sprouts.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Calories
175 kcal
Difficulty
Easy
Equipment
2 items
Cost
£0.96/serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
4cupsWatercress(Lightly packed)
£1.50
2mediumApple(Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, cored and thinly sliced)
£0.60
2tablespoonsLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)
£0.30
3tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin)
£0.45
2tablespoonsFresh Dill(Chopped)
£0.75
1teaspoonHoney(Optional, for a touch of sweetness)
£0.20
0.3teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)
£0.01
0.1teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground, or to taste)
£0.02
Total Cost
£3.83
£0.96 per serving
Instructions
- 1.In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, dill, honey (if using), salt, and pepper.
- 2.In a large bowl, combine the watercress and sliced apple.
- 3.Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- 4.Serve immediately or chill for later.
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My Notes
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (125g)
175 kcal / 732 kJ
Carbs
13g
5% of RDA
Fat
14g
20% of RDA
Protein
1g
2% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
2 g
7% of RDA
Sugar
10 g
11% of RDA
Sodium
150 mg
7% of RDA
Saturated Fat
2 g
10% of RDA
Chef's Tips
For extra flavor, toast some walnuts or pecans and sprinkle them on the salad before serving.
If you don't have fresh dill, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried dill instead.
The dressing can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Cooking Equipment
Mixing bowl
Whisk
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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