Heart-Healthy Fresh Watercress Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with nutrients, this Heart-Healthy Fresh Watercress Salad is a vibrant addition to your table that’s both delicious and nourishing. Featuring peppery watercress, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumber, this salad delivers a refreshing medley of textures and flavors. Tossed with a zesty homemade lemon-honey dressing and sprinkled with unsalted sunflower seeds for a nutty crunch, this dish comes together in just 15 minutes with no cooking required. Packed with heart-healthy fats, antioxidants, and fiber, it's perfect as a light main course or a protein-packed side dish. Whether you're looking for a quick, wholesome lunch or a stunning addition to your dinner table, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a favorite.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups watercress
- 1 large avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Thoroughly rinse the watercress under cold water to remove any dirt or impurities. Trim off any thick stems, leaving the tender leaves and smaller stems.
Step 2
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and peel. Cut the avocado into cubes and set aside.
Step 3
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half.
Step 4
Peel the cucumber, slice it in half lengthwise, and then cut into thin half-moon slices.
Step 5
In a small bowl, zest the lemon and then juice it. Combine the lemon juice and zest with olive oil and honey, whisking together to make the dressing.
Step 6
In a large salad bowl, combine the watercress, avocado cubes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and sunflower seeds.
Step 7
Drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad mixture. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Step 8
Gently toss all ingredients together until the salad is well coated with the dressing.
Step 9
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (810.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 769.0 |
| Total Fat 66.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 675.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 48.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.6g | |
| Protein 13.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 270.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2302.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories