Easy Crayfish, Avocado And Watercress Salad

Easy Crayfish, Avocado And Watercress Salad With Cucumber And Lime Butter. Ready in 20 minutes.

I have a nice and healthy Watercress recipe to share with you. Crayfish, Avocado and Watercress Salad with Cucumber and Lime Butter. Salads.

Not just for summer, either.

Recipe courtesy of Watercress. Today we experiment with a whole host of ingredients combining the most mouth-watering flavours for a satisfying meal.

This in-season British watercress, grown in flowing spring water in beds around Hampshire and Dorset.

This little salad leaf adds a powerful peppery punch to any dish, as well as a healthy kick.

Watercress is the original superfood containing more than 50 vital vitamins and minerals. While research suggests that there is a link between watercress and cancer prevention.

Easy Crayfish, Avocado And Watercress Salad With Cucumber And Lime Butter

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Easy Crayfish, Avocado and Watercress Salad with Cucumber and Lime Butter:

Easy Crayfish, Avocado And Watercress Salad With Cucumber And Lime Butter.

A deliciously light crayfish salad complemented by the sharpness of the lime butter.

With British watercress easily available in all major supermarkets until October. See the delicious recipes below. There’s really no excuse not to add more watercress to your diet.

How tasty!? This easy crayfish, avocado and watercress salad is a light, healthy recipe ready in 20 minutes with a fresh lime butter dressing.

Why you’ll love this recipe:

  • Quick (20 mins).
  • Light + healthy.
  • Perfect summer lunch.

Serves 4 as a starter or 2 as a main meal

Prep time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 5 minutes

Crayfish, Avocado And Watercress Salad With Cucumber And Lime Butter Ingredients:

  • 250g of cooked crayfish
  • 2 tsp finely chopped chives
  • 1 cucumber
  • 85g watercress
  • 1 ripe avocado

For The Lime Butter:

  • 50ml fresh lime juice
  • 65g cold butter, diced

How To Make This Crayfish, Avocado And Watercress Salad With Cucumber And Lime Butter Recipe:

How To Make:

  1. Use a vegetable peeler to slice the cucumber lengthways into ribbons, discarding the centre.
  2. Halve the avocado, remove the stone, peel and slice into thin strips.
  3. Place the lime juice in a small saucepan and bring to the boil over a medium-low heat. Whisk in the butter one cube at a time, until completely melted and fully combined. Whisk in the chives and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Divide the watercress, cucumber and avocado among four plates. Top with the crayfish and drizzle with lime butter. Serve immediately.
Easy Crayfish, Avocado And Watercress Salad With Cucumber And Lime Butter

Easy Crayfish, Avocado And Watercress Salad:

Easy Crayfish, Avocado And Watercress Salad.

Recipe variations:

  • Swap crayfish- prawns or salmon.
  • Add protein (chicken, eggs).
  • Vegan option (remove butter).

So what are your thoughts? Do you also fancy making this recipe up?

Recipe courtesy of Watercress.

Make the most of the Summer. Enjoy healthy alfresco dining with these and other great salad recipes featuring Watercress. Photography Credits: Lara Jane Thorpe.

So what do you think of this Crayfish, Avocado And Watercress Salad With Cucumber And Lime Butter recipe? Because I could just eat some!

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Easy Crayfish, Avocado And Watercress Salad With Cucumber And Lime Butter.

Easy Crayfish, Avocado And Watercress Salad With Cucumber And Lime Butter:

Easy Crayfish, Avocado And Watercress Salad With Cucumber And Lime Butter.

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Dive into a collection of vibrant, nutritious, and mouthwatering recipes featuring the star ingredient: watercress.

Also, from crisp salads recipes to creative smoothies and elegant appetisers. My selection of tasty recipes showcases the versatility and health benefits of this peppery green.

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7 Comments

  1. 26 April 2026 / 18:05

    Easy Crayfish, Avocado And Watercress Salad With Cucumber And Lime Butter.

    A deliciously light crayfish salad complemented by the sharpness of the lime butter.

  2. The Lazy Gastronome & Pleasures of the NW
    2 December 2017 / 16:47

    That looks incredibly delicious!! Pinned! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party!

    • 10 November 2017 / 08:21

      Easy Crayfish, Avocado And Watercress Salad With Cucumber And Lime Butter. Thanks for the pin x

  3. Miz Helen
    7 November 2017 / 15:25

    We will love this salad and I can't wait to try it! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a good week and come back to see us real soon!Miz Helen

    • 10 November 2017 / 08:20

      Thanks for hosting and stopping by Miz Helen.

  4. My thrift store addiction
    6 November 2017 / 13:38

    Hi there! Your recipes look delicious, however the Vintage Charm link party is for vintage inspired and repurposed projects, collections and decor. If you are able to share in the future, please limit your links to 3. Thank you!

    • 10 November 2017 / 08:19

      Thanks for stopping by x