Apple & Watercress Salad With Honey Vinaigrette

Name: Apple & Watercress Salad With Honey Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups Baby Spinach or 4 cups mesclun; 1 cup watercress; 12 small red onion, very thinly sliced; 2 small apples, cored and thinly sliced; ½ cup pomegranate seeds or 1 cup seedless grapes, halved; ¾ cup salad oil (preferably grapeseed oil); ⅓ cup sherry wine vinegar (or cider vinegar); 3 tablespoons honey (wildflower is great!); 1 teaspoon lemon peel, finely shredded; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg; fresh edible flower (optional)

Servings: persons

4 cups Baby Spinach or 4 cups mesclun
1 cup watercress
12 small red onion, very thinly sliced
2 small apples, cored and thinly sliced
½ cup pomegranate seeds or 1 cup seedless grapes, halved
¾ cup salad oil (preferably grapeseed oil)
⅓ cup sherry wine vinegar (or cider vinegar)
3 tablespoons honey (wildflower is great!)
1 teaspoon lemon peel, finely shredded
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
fresh edible flower (optional)

1
Combine the baby spinach or mesclun, watercress and onion in a medium salad bowl.
2
Toss with about 1/8 Honey Vinaigrette to coat(recipe follows).
3
Top with apples and pomegranate seeds and/or grapes.
4
Drizzle with about 1/8 cup additional vinaigrette.
5
If desired, sprinkle with finely chopped edible flower petals, such as marigolds and nasturtiums.
6
Pass the remaining vinaigrette.
7
Enjoy!
8
Honey Vinaigrette:.
9
In a small bowl, whisk together the 3/4 cup salad oil, 1/3 cup vinegar, honey, lemn peel, salt, and nutmeg.
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Note:.
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This may be prepared and chilled up to 2 days ahead.
12
Bring it to room temperature and whisk before using.
13
You may wash the dry salad greens up to 2 days ahead; chill in storage bags.
14
Up to 2 days ahead, you may remove the pomegranate seeds from membrane by submerging quartered fruit in water; use your fingers to loosen seeds.
15
Dreain seeds, dry on papaer towels, and chill in a small storage bag.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups Baby Spinach or 4 cups mesclun, 1 cup watercress, 12 small red onion, very thinly sliced, 2 small apples, cored and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Apple & Watercress Salad With Honey Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!