Watercress, carrot & capsicum salad
Brighten up your meal with this vibrant Watercress, Carrot & Capsicum Salad! Bursting with flavors from zesty lemon juice, sweet currants, and crunchy pistachios, this healthy dish features crisp red pepper, fresh watercress, and nutrient-packed carrots. Perfect for a refreshing lunch or colorful side dish. Ready in minutes, enjoy a nutritious twist on your salad routine!
- 03 Apr 2024
- Cook time 5 min
- Prep time 20 min
- 6 Servings
- 7 Ingredients
Watercress, carrot & capsicum salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish. This vibrant salad combines the peppery taste of watercress with the sweetness of currants, the crunch of pistachio nuts, and the freshness of red pepper and carrot. Dressed with a zesty lemon juice and olive oil vinaigrette, this salad is both flavorful and easy to prepare.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Roughly chop the pistachio nuts and set them aside. You can choose to leave some whole for a varied texture.
- Wash the watercress thoroughly and pat it dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
- Wash and deseed the red pepper. Cut it into thin strips or small bite-sized pieces, depending on your preference.
- Peel the carrot and cut it into thin julienne strips or use a vegetable peeler to create carrot ribbons.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the watercress, red pepper, and carrot.
- Add the soaked currants along with any remaining lemon juice in the soaking bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the salad mixture. Toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the top of the salad. Toss gently to combine, making sure the pistachios are distributed throughout.
- Transfer the salad to individual serving plates or keep it in the bowl.
- This salad can be served immediately or allowed to sit for a few minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Tips:
- Soak the currants in warm water for a few minutes to plump them up before adding them to the salad.
- For an extra burst of flavor, lightly toast the pistachio nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are fragrant.
- If watercress is not available, you can substitute with arugula or baby spinach.
- To make the salad ahead of time, prepare all the ingredients and store them separately, then toss them together with the dressing just before serving.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or fruits like cucumber, cherry tomatoes, or sliced apples to customize the salad to your liking.
Enjoy your refreshing Watercress, Carrot & Capsicum Salad! This colorful and nutritious salad is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a great addition to a healthy diet. Whether you're serving it as a side dish or enjoying it on its own, this salad is sure to become a favorite. Remember to experiment with the ingredients and dressing to suit your taste preferences.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 50 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 80kcal | 3% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 2.33g | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 11g | 3% |
| Fiber 1.81g | 5% |
| Sugar 7g | 7% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 8g | 10% |
| Saturated 1.12g | 4% |
| Cholesterol 0.00mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 110ug | 12% |
| Choline 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 0.09mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 0.49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 0.18mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B9 14ug | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 20mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E 0.49mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K 10ug | 8% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 24mg | 2% |
| Copper, Cu 0.14mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 0.59mg | 5% |
| Magnesium, Mg 16mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus, P 54mg | 4% |
| Potassium, K 220mg | 7% |
| Selenium, Se 0.93ug | 2% |
| Sodium, Na 13mg | 1% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.29mg | 3% |
| Water | |
| Water 27g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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