Tangy Watercress and Beet Salad with Juicy Pears and a Maple-Mustard Dressing

2023-07-13

By Green Fan

Mediterranean

Salad

Try our Tangy Watercress and Beet Salad with Juicy Pears and a Maple-Mustard Dressing for a refreshing and flavorful salad that's packed with healthy ingredients. This salad features fresh watercress leaves, roasted beets, thinly sliced juicy pears, and chopped walnuts, all tossed in a tangy and sweet maple-mustard dressing. Top it off with crumbled goat cheese for an extra decadent touch.  The healthy fats from the walnuts in this salad and the monounsaturated fats from the olive oil in the dressing can help improve cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Pears are a good source of boron, which helps the body absorb calcium, which is essential for building and maintaining strong bones. Watercress is also a good source of calcium, which can also help improve bone health. Beets are high in nitrates that can help lower blood pressure. Watercress also contains nitrates, which can help relax blood vessels, leading to improved blood flow. Pears contain vitamin C and other antioxidants that can promote healthy skin. Watercress, on the other hand, is a great source of vitamin A, which can help boost skin health and ward off aging.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch of watercress, washed and trimmed

• 2 medium-sized beets, cooked and diced

• 2 ripe pears, sliced

• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

• 2 tbsp. maple syrup

• 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard

• 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

• 1/2 tsp. salt

• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the watercress, cooked and diced beets, sliced pears, and chopped walnuts.

2. In a small jar, add the maple syrup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Close the jar and shake to combine the dressing.

3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.

4. Serve immediately.

Preparation Time 20 min

Cook Time 0 min

Total time 20 min

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 240

Total Fat: 16g

Total Carbohydrates: 24g

Fiber: 5g

Sugar: 16g

Protein: 3g

Sodium: 320mg

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