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How to Make Watercress Salad

Our watercress salad recipe creates a dish of fresh greens that carry unique peppery flavors with an exciting citrus twist. It requires very few ingredients and comes together in the blink of an eye.
  • cook TIME 5 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 15 mins
Course: Side DishCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 153 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (13)

  • 4 oz watercress
  • 6 oz tangerines peeled, segmented
  • 1 oz rainbow baby carrots vertically sliced
  • 0.5 oz dried cranberries
  • 1/2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 fl oz orange juice approximately half of an orange
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 oz cashews halved
  • 0.5 oz grated parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

Preparation

1

Trim the Stems: Use a small knife or scissors to trim off the roots and thick part of the stems. While you’re at it, examine and remove any wilted or damaged leaves.

2

Wash the Watercress: In a colander, gently rinse with cold water to get rid of the dirt and dust. If it seems slightly wilted, soak it in a bowl of water with a few ice cubes to refresh. When you’re done, pat the leaves dry with paper towels.

3

Juice the Orange and Lemon: Slice the orange in half. If you juice by hand, then simply squeeze until it’s done. If you’re using a juicer or a blender, peel off the skin and toss the slices into the device. When you’re done, run the liquid through a mesh strainer to get rid of the remaining pulp.

Cook

1

Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix 1 fl oz orange juice, 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard until the mixture turns dark yellow with a slightly thick texture.

2

Lay out the Ingredients: On a serving plate, lay 4 oz watercress, 6 oz tangerine segments, 1 oz rainbow baby carrots, 0.5 oz dried cranberries, 1/2 tbsp chia seeds, 1 oz cashew, and 0.5 oz grated parmesan cheese.

3

Drizzle the Dressing: Use a spoon to drizzle the dressing all over the salad. Each serving should need around 2 - 3 tbsps.

4

Serve and Enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 153kcal | Fat 8g | Saturated Fat 1.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 4g | Cholesterol 3mg | Sodium 240mg | Potassium 260mg | Carbohydrate 18g | Fiber 2g | Sugar 13g | Protein 4g | Vitamin A 2197IU | Vitamin C 28mg | Calcium 96mg | Iron 1mg