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Watercress Salad with Citrus, Avocado, and Turmeric Recipe

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A refreshing and vibrant Watercress Salad featuring fresh orange slices, ripe avocado, and a zesty homemade dressing with turmeric and honey. Perfect as a light and nutritious starter or side dish, this salad combines peppery watercress with citrusy sweetness and creamy avocado for a balanced flavor profile in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 orange – zested, peeled, and sliced (or substitute mandarins, blood oranges, or tangelos)
  • 2 ounces baby watercress
  • 1 ripe avocado – peeled and cut into wedges
  • A few very thin slices of red onion (optional)

Dressing Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1-2 teaspoons honey (or maple syrup)
  • ½ clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated turmeric root (or substitute ½ teaspoon ground turmeric)
  • Generous pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Zest the orange: Carefully zest the orange to collect the bright, fragrant peel and set it aside for later use in the dressing and garnish.
  2. Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, orange zest, honey, finely minced garlic, grated turmeric root, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning by tasting and adding more salt or honey as desired to balance the flavors.
  3. Assemble salad: On two serving plates, arrange the baby watercress, sliced avocado wedges, thin slices of red onion if using, and the peeled, sliced orange segments artistically for an appealing presentation.
  4. Serve: Just before serving, spoon the prepared dressing evenly over the assembled salad to ensure fresh, vibrant flavors and to prevent sogginess. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • This salad is best enjoyed immediately after dressing to maintain the crispness of the watercress.
  • Using fresh turmeric root provides a brighter flavor, but ground turmeric is a convenient substitute.
  • Red onion is optional; you can omit or substitute with mild shallots for less pungency.
  • To make the salad vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey.
  • Feel free to swap oranges with other citrus fruits like mandarins or blood oranges for different flavor profiles.

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