Crisp Watercress & Apple Salad with Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette
A refreshing salad where the natural tartness of watercress and tart apples is elevated by a bright lemon-dijon dressing for a perfectly balanced sour profile. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs Watercress, Honeycrisp apple, Red onion into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Watercress
- 1 Honeycrisp apple
- 1/4 cup Red onion
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Honey
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Instructions
- Step 1: Thinly slice 1 honeycrisp apple into 1/4-inch wedges and toss with 1/4 cup finely minced red onion. Set aside.
- Step 2: Whisk 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp honey in a small bowl until emulsified and slightly thickened.
- Step 3: Arrange 4 cups watercress on a plate, top with apple-onion mixture, and drizzle with vinaigrette. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated and the dressing glistens.
