Watercress, Strawberry, and Almond Salad with Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette Print
Created by the Almond Board of California
What you need:
4 cups (1 L) trimmed watercress
1 cup (250 mL) sliced strawberries
½ cup (125 mL) sliced almonds, roasted
4 shallots or 1 tbsp. (15 mL) sliced thinly
1 tbsp. (15 mL) balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp. (15 mL) honey
¼ tsp. (5 mL) salt
1/3 cup (75 mL) olive oil
How you prepare:
Place watercress, strawberries, almonds and shallots in a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey and salt; whisk in olive oil until smooth and uniform. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss gently. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Analysis:
Per serving
| Calories: 265 | Fibre: 2 g |
| Fat: 24 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg |
| Sat Fat: 2.9 g | Sodium: 162 mg |
| Mono Fat: 16.9 g | Calcium: 80 mg |
| Poly Fat: 3.3 g | Magnesium: 48 mg |
| Protein: 4 g | Potassium: 296 mg |
| Carb: 12 g | Vitamin E: 6.0 mg* |
* total alpha-tocopherol equivalents
