Avocado and Watercress Salad with Soy Dresssing

Name: Avocado and Watercress Salad with Soy Dresssing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 1 clove garlic minced; 1/2 teaspoon ginger freshly minced; red pepper flakes to taste; 1 each avocados ripe, peeled and cut into small chunks; 1 small red onion finely diced; 1 small apples gala or red delicious, diced into small chunks; 1 each celery stalks thinly sliced; 1/4 cup cilantro freshly chopped; 1 bunch watercress 8 cups, well washed and tough stems removed; crusty bread optional

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon ginger freshly minced
red pepper flakes to taste
1 each avocados ripe, peeled and cut into small chunks
1 small red onion finely diced
1 small apples gala or red delicious, diced into small chunks
1 each celery stalks thinly sliced
1/4 cup cilantro freshly chopped
1 bunch watercress 8 cups, well washed and tough stems removed
crusty bread optional

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To make the dressing:
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In a bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients until well blended.
3
Season with more soy sauce, vinegar or red pepper flakes to reach desired taste.
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To make the salad:
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In a large bowl, toss together avocado, red onion, apples, celery and cilantro until well combined.
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Pour 3/4 of the dressing into the bowl, and toss until well coated.
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In another bowl, toss the watercress gently with remaining dressing until well coated.
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To plate:
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Divide the watercress among 4 serving plates.
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Place the avocado mixture on top of the watercress evenly on each plate.
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Serve with some crusty bread if needed.

128

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin, and more.

Yes, Avocado and Watercress Salad with Soy Dresssing 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!