This watercress salad makes the leafy green taste divine! Pair it with apples, lemon and Parmesan shavings for an irresistible side dish.
Got a load of leafy watercress? Here’s a great way to make this healthy green taste divine: Watercress Salad with Apple! Pair this bitter leafy green with lemon, apple and savory Parmesan shavings and you won’t be able to resist another bite! The sweet apple, zingy citrus and flaky salt balance out the watercress beautifully, making for a fresh and vibrant side dish. Here’s how to make it, and a bit more about working with this leafy green!
Tips for making the salad
Once you’ve assembled the ingredients, here are a few tips for mixing up this tasty watercress salad:
- No need for dressing! Season the watercress with the olive oil and lemon juice, then toss with the remaining ingredients. It comes together into a fresh, vibrant salad that tastes like more than just the sum of its parts! Like our Easy Arugula Salad, there’s no need to whisk up a separate dressing: just toss and go.
- Flaky salt is a nice salad finishing salad. This recipe uses both kosher salt and flaky sea salt: but if you don’t have one or the other, don’t worry! You can substitute for either. Flaky sea salt works as a nice finishing salt, and adds a nice crunchy texture to the mix.
This watercress salad recipe is…
Vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free, omit the Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 crisp tart apples like Gala or Pink Lady, sliced
- 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
- 4 ounces watercress*
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice + zest of ½ lemon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese shavings
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt**
Instructions
- Slice the apples and shallot.
- Place the watercress in a bowl and toss it with the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and kosher salt. Add the sliced apples, shallot, Parmesan cheese shavings, and flaky sea salt and toss until combined. Enjoy immediately.