Bring your summer salads to life with the peppery punch of tender watercress sprigs. A mix of crisp textures and sweet-and-tangy flavours makes this a perfect summer side.
Ingredients
- 80ml (1/3 cup) rice wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons caster sugar
- 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch watercress, sprigs picked
- 1 green apple, thinly sliced
Method
- Step 1Stir the vinegar and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Simmer for 2 minutes or until the mixture reduces slightly.
- Step 2Place the radish in a small heatproof bowl. Pour over the vinegar mixture. Set aside for 30 minutes to cool. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the vinegar mixture.
- Step 3Place the watercress, apple, radish and reserved vinegar mixture in a large bowl. Toss gently to combine.
- High carb
- Low fat
- Low kilojoule
- Low sodium
- Lower gi
- Vegetarian
Nutrition
217 kj
Energy
2g
Fibre
1g
Protein
11.18mg
Sodium
11g
Carbs (sugar)
11g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Try this: Add watercress leaves to cucumber sandwiches for a stylish afternoon tea or picnic platter.
- Author: Katrina Woodman
- Image credit: Jeremy Simons
- Publication: Australian Good Taste
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