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Watercress Salad

A refreshing salad featuring peppery watercress, crisp vegetables, and a light dressing that brightens any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups fresh watercress cleaned and trimmed
  • 1 medium cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Salad serving bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Rinse the watercress under cold water.
  2. Thinly slice the cucumber using a sharp knife.
  3. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
  4. Thinly slice the red onion.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the watercress, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Toss gently.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  8. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the salad sit for 5 minutes before serving.