Watercress and Radish Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

A crisp, peppery salad with vibrant radishes and watercress, dressed in a zesty lime-orange vinaigrette that balances tartness with fresh herbs. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 15 minutes pairs watercress, radishes, 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 250 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 oz watercress
• 1 cup radishes
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp orange juice
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp orange juice, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 oz washed and dried watercress, 1 cup thinly sliced radishes, and 1/4 cup very thinly sliced red onion; toss gently to combine.
3. Step 3: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until evenly coated, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds and serve immediately.