Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple Recipe

Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple. Hello friends, Happy Sunday. So how are you today? Love watercress and avocados in your salad?

If so, do you fancy making a tasty Watercress and Avocado Salad with Bacon and Apple? Because I do! So tasty.

So are you looking to step up your salad game? If yes, say goodbye to boring greens and hello to a burst of flavours and textures with a Watercress and Avocado Salad with Bacon and Apple.

This unique salad combination not only tantalises your taste buds but also packs a nutritional punch.

This recipe post will guide you in crafting a salad that is both satisfying and refreshing, perfect for a light lunch or a flavourful side dish.

Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple

How To Make A Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple:

Your Ultimate Guide to Watercress and Avocado Salad with Bacon and Apple.

So step up your salad game with the tasty combination of Watercress and Avocado Salad with Bacon and Apple. This delicious medley of flavours and textures will awaken your palate.

Table Of Contents:

  1. Firstly, Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple Ingredients.
  2. Secondly, Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple Method.
  3. Thirdly, Other Post Ideas.

Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple.

Simply follow the recipe below.

Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple. Crisp watercress, creamy avocado, streaky bacon, and Bramley apple come together to create a harmonious symphony of taste. What is not to love?

How Do You Make A Delicious Avocado Salad?

Serves 4

Prep time: 10 minutes || Cooking time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 avocados
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp creme fraiche
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 100g streaky bacon, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • One Bramley apple, cored and diced
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 x 85g bag watercress

Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple:

Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple.

Method:

  1. Firstly, cut the avocados in half and remove the stone, then peel and slice lengthways.
  2. Mix together the mayonnaise, créme fraîche, honey, mustard and vinegar.
  3. Place the bacon and apple in a frying pan and fry until the bacon is brown and crispy about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the watercress to a large bowl and sprinkle over the fried bacon and apple.
  5. Last but not least, lay the sliced avocado over the top of the salad before drizzling with the mayonnaise dressing. Simple!
Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple

Experience the delightful balance of ingredients that will leave you craving for more. Discover the sensational blend of Watercress and Avocado Salad with Bacon and Apple and delight your senses today!

The Watercress and Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple, is a refreshing, nutritious, and incredibly delicious option for any meal.

Whether you’re making it for a quick lunch, a dinner party, or a healthy snack, this salad is sure to impress.

Give it a try and let your taste buds revel in the delightful combination of flavours and textures.

So what do you think? How tasty does this Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple recipe look? Do you also fancy trying it? As always, we would love to hear your thoughts.

Here’s everything you need to know about this delightful dish:

Can Watercress Be Eaten As A Salad?

Can Watercress Be Eaten As A Salad?

Yes, simply sprinkle all over your prepared salad and enjoy.

Do You Eat Stems Of Watercress?

Do You Eat Stems Of Watercress?

Yes you can. Just make sure you cut the roots off!!

What Are The Health Benefits Of A Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple?

What Are The Health Benefits Of A Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple?

  • This salad is packed with nutrients and below are some benefits of this salad recipe.
  • Watercress is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and contains antioxidants.
  • The avocado provides healthy fats, fiber, and a variety of vitamins and minerals.
  • Bacon adds protein and a bit of indulgence, but opt for nitrate-free bacon for a healthier choice
  • The apple offers fiber, vitamins, and a crisp sweetness.
  • The honey offers sweetness.

Are There Any Variations To This Recipe?

Are There Any Variations To This Recipe?

Absolutely! This salad is highly versatile. Here are some variations you might consider.

  1. For a protein boost Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or smoked salmon for a more filling meal.
  2. A cheese options, you can swap blue cheese or feta with goat cheese or Parmesan shavings.
  3. Add nuts, use almonds, pine nuts, or pumpkin seeds instead of walnuts or pecans.
  4. For a dressing twists try a balsamic vinaigrette, lemon tahini dressing, or a yogurt-based dressing for a different flavour profile.
Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple

What Else Does Watercress Go With?

What Else Does Watercress Go With?

Why not chuck it into a smoothie, add to your dinner or make a nice and tasty salad with it?

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Chef Keri Astill-Frew

Chef Keri Astill-Frew:

These recipes were also created by development chef Keri Astill-Frew. 

Keri has worked in top restaurants across the UK including a Michelin star hotel in Lancashire and a variety of fine dining restaurants and gastro-pubs in Dorset and Sussex. 

She is passionate about watercress, both as an ingredient and for its fantastic health benefits and is devoted to developing new and delicious ways for you to incorporate more of it into your diet.

Updated post. First published here 10th June 2018. For more information and many more recipes please visit The Watercress Company or Watercress.

Also, Recipe Photography Credits: Lara Jane Thorpe.

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Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple

Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple:

Watercress And Avocado Salad With Bacon And Apple.

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12 Comments

  1. Leelo
    19 March 2021 / 09:47

    This salad looks delicious! I love love love this kind of salads!

  2. Marilyn Lesniak
    14 January 2021 / 23:30

    Thank you for sharing at Over Th eMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon!

  3. Rosie+Doal
    14 January 2021 / 20:14

    This looks so yummy and healthy too. I’m a huge fan of avocado x #AnythingGoes

  4. 14 January 2021 / 11:55

    Well this looks amazing! I’ve been trying to add more salads into my meals, and this one looks fabulous!

  5. sineamarie
    30 June 2018 / 18:39

    Claire, this salad looks amazing! I love every ingredient. It will be featured as my Editor’s Pick at next week’s Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop …. I know it will be the 4th of July next Wed. but we start Tuesday eve 7pm ET… hoping you can stop by!

    • 2 July 2018 / 14:01

      Thanks so much for stopping by and the feature x

  6. Amy
    10 June 2018 / 20:31

    I have always loved watercress. The avocado, bacon and apple are bonuses in this delicious sounding salad. It looks great. Thank you for sharing at Happiness is Homemade.

    • Claire
      Author
      11 June 2018 / 08:41

      Thanks for hosting and stopping by Amy.

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