Vegan Fresh Watercress Salad

Refresh your palate with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Vegan Fresh Watercress Salad! This quick and simple recipe marries the peppery crunch of watercress with the vivid sweetness of cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber slices, creamy avocado, and a zing of tangy lemon-Dijon vinaigrette. Enhanced with toasted sunflower seeds for a satisfying crunch and a fragrant sprinkle of fresh dill, this salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes and completely plant-based, it’s the perfect side dish or light meal for any occasion. Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and healthy fats, this salad is a vegan powerhouse that tastes as good as it looks.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

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 small red onion
• 1 large avocado
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the watercress thoroughly under cold water and dry using a salad spinner or pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Place the watercress in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Cut the cucumber into thin slices and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion. To reduce the sharpness of the onion, soak the slices in cold water for a few minutes, then drain and add to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into small cubes. Add the avocado cubes to the salad bowl.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, sea salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until all ingredients are coated evenly with the vinaigrette.

Step 8

Sprinkle the toasted sunflower seeds and chopped fresh dill over the top of the salad for extra flavor and texture.

Step 9

Serve immediately to ensure the watercress stays crisp and fresh.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(830.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	859.5

Total Fat 73.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1366.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 48.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 16.6g
Protein 16.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 276.5mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 2356.5mg	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: 71.7%

Protein: 7.1%

Carbs: 21.1%