Watercress, pea and almond salad

  • Portion size: Serves 8
  • Ready in 5 minutes
  • Difficulty: easy

Light and refreshing with a nutty crunch, this watercress, pea and almond salad recipe is perfect for spring. Serve with roasted meats, fish or on its own.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp sherry vinegar
  • Pinch of sugar
  • 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 150g marcona almonds or regular blanched almonds
  • 200g frozen peas, defrosted
  • 2 x 75g bags watercress
  • 20g punnet edible flowers, such as violets (see tip)
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Method

  1. Whisk the vinegar and sugar with some salt and pepper, gradually adding the olive oil. Set aside.
  2. Lightly toast the almonds in a dry non-stick pan, then set aside to cool. Mix together the peas, watercress and cooled almonds in a large bowl, then drizzle over the dressing and toss gently to combine. Top with the edible flowers and serve immediately.
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  • Nutrition

    • 217kcals Calories
    • 19.3g (2.2g saturated) Fat
    • 6.3g Protein
    • 4.9g (2g sugars) Carbs
    • Trace salt Salt

    Quick wins & tips

    If you don’t have a herb garden, edible flowers are available, in season, from some supermarkets and greengrocers. Or buy them from firstleaf.co.uk or nicholsonsherbfarm.co.uk.

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