Description
A quick and vibrant watercress salad with sweet orange, creamy avocado, and salty mozzarella. Packed with nutrients and antioxidants, this 15-minute dish offers bold flavor and stunning presentation, perfect for weeknight meals or impressing guests.
Ingredients
3 cups fresh watercress
4 ounces snap peas
1 medium avocado
8 ounces fresh mozzarella (halal-certified), cubed
2 medium oranges, segmented
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon pure honey
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Wash and dry watercress thoroughly
Blanch snap peas in boiling water for 1 minute, then ice to stop cooking
Slice avocado into cubes
Toss watercress with blanched snap peas, avocado cubes, and mozzarella
In a separate bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and salt to create dressing
Pour dressing over salad and gently combine
Top with orange segments and additional salt if desired
Notes
Blanching snap peas enhances their color and texture
Use halal vegetarian mozzarella or substitute with feta cheese
Add pumpkin seeds or walnuts for extra crunch
Keep ingredients chilled for maximum freshness
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 cups)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg