Izzy's Watercress Salad

Brighten up your table with the crisp, bold flavors of Izzy's Watercress Salad, a quick and nutritious recipe brimming with fresh, wholesome ingredients. Featuring peppery watercress as the star, this vibrant salad is complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, tangy crumbles of feta cheese, and delicate slices of red onion. A zesty homemade vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties it all together, while toasted pine nuts add a delightful nutty crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this refreshing salad is both a perfect light lunch and an elegant side dish, ideal for entertaining or any weeknight meal. Packed with flavor, color, and texture, Izzy's Watercress Salad is a must-try for lovers of fresh, easy-to-make meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Watercress
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Pine nuts

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the watercress using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. Place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the watercress.

Step 3

Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference, and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and toss it into the mixture.

Step 5

Crumble the feta cheese over the top of the salad.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.

Step 7

Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to evenly coat all the ingredients.

Step 8

Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet on medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 9

Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the top of the salad just before serving.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(700.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	797.5

Total Fat 71.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 2221.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.9g	0%
Total Sugars 16.0g
Protein 19.3g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 597.8mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 1333.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.1%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 14.8%