Watercress and Green Apple Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing

This watercress and green apple salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The watercress is peppery and slightly bitter, while the green apple is sweet and tart. The red onion adds a bit of crunch and spice, and the feta cheese and walnuts add richness and texture. The honey Dijon dressing is the perfect finishing touch, adding a touch of sweetness and acidity. This salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add more or less feta cheese or walnuts, or you can substitute a different type of cheese. You can also use a different type of fruit, such as pear or strawberries.

This salad was inspired by a dish that I had at a restaurant in New York City. I was immediately drawn to the combination of watercress, green apple, and red onion. The flavors were so fresh and bright, and the salad was so light and refreshing. I knew that I had to recreate this dish at home. I experimented with different ingredients and proportions until I came up with this recipe. I think it is the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The watercress is peppery and slightly bitter, while the green apple is sweet and tart. The red onion adds a bit of crunch and spice, and the feta cheese and walnuts add richness and texture. The honey Dijon dressing is the perfect finishing touch, adding a touch of sweetness and acidity. I love this salad because it is so versatile. It can be served as a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover watercress or green apples. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 bunch watercress, trimmed
• 1 green apple, cored and thinly sliced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• For the Dressing:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

1. 1. In a large bowl, combine the watercress, apple, onion, feta cheese, and walnuts.
2. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
3. 3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
4. Serve immediately.
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Why It Works

• The watercress is peppery and slightly bitter, which helps to balance out the sweetness of the green apple.
• The red onion adds a bit of crunch and spice, which helps to add interest to the salad.
• The feta cheese and walnuts add richness and texture, which helps to make the salad more satisfying.
• The honey Dijon dressing is the perfect finishing touch, adding a touch of sweetness and acidity.
• This salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.