Peppery Watercress Salad With Mandarin Oranges And Almonds

Peppery Watercress Salad With Mandarin Oranges And Almonds

Amber Bondar

A fresh and peppery watercress salad with sweet mandarin oranges, crunchy sliced almonds, and a zippy honey Dijon lemon dressing. Inspired by vintage British flavors and updated for modern simplicity, this refreshing salad is perfect as a light side dish for grilled meats or a vibrant summer lunch. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, it's an easy, nutritious way to enjoy leafy greens when the weather calls for something crisp and bright.

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Prep Time 5

Course Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Canadian

Servings

Calories 51 kcal

Equipment

Salad Bowl
Tablespoon
Small Bowl or Jar
Paper Towel optional
measuring cup
Juice Extractor

Ingredients

Watercress Salad

4 Cups Watercress Stems Removed
¼ Cup Sliced Almonds
1 Cup Mandarin Orange Segments Canned And Drained

Honey Dijon Salad Dressing

¼ Cup Real Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 Tbsp Honey

Instructions

Wash and sort watercress removing any spent leaves.
Pat the watercress dry with paper towels and add to mixing bowl.
4 Cups Watercress
Drain the canned Mandarin oranges. Add to salad.
1 Cup Mandarin Orange Segments
Mix the lemon juice, mustard, and honey together well in a jar or bowl.
¼ Cup Real Lemon Juice, 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard, 1 Tbsp Honey
Refrigerate for 15-20 until chilled before adding nuts and dressing.
Measure and add in the sliced almonds.
¼ Cup Sliced Almonds
Drizzle the dressing over the cress salad when ready to serve. Toss gently.

Nutrition

Calories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 39mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1139IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 0.3mg

Keyword almond, orange, salad, watercress

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