Watercress Bacon And Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Watercress is an often overlooked ingredient, especially when served without other salad greens, where it so easily gets lost. To have it standing alone and the star of the show is good to see, as this really is up there for flavor and goodness. On its own, the watercress would be a little boring, but here it stars alongside pungent, creamy blue stilton and some crispy shards of bacon, and for even more taste, a creamy balsamic and oil dressing. Plus, the best bit, it is ready and on the table in about 5 minutes. You are going to love it. You can eat stems and all and for that real peppery bite, eat it raw. However, before using the watercress, make sure it is washed and dried well with kitchen paper; most will come ready washed but check before using and pick over to ensure no spoiled leaves are lurking anywhere in the bag. Watercress is considered a superfood. It has more vitamin c than oranges, more vitamin e than broccoli, and 50 plus minerals and vitamins.

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Ingredients for Watercress Bacon And Blue Cheese Salad Recipe

  • 2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar or glaze
  • 1 cup Watercress
  • 1/2 cup Blue stilton or other blue
Nutrition
value
299
calories per serving
28 g Fat4 g Protein6 g Carbs< 1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    28g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Carbs
    6g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    6g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Fiber
    < 1g

Fats

  • Fat
    28g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    189mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    304mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    0mg
  • Vitamin B2
    0mg
  • Vitamin B3
    0mg
  • Vitamin B6
    0mg
  • Vitamin B9
    15mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    65mg
  • Vitamin E
    5mg
  • Copper
    0mcg
  • Magnesium
    37mg
  • Manganese
    0mg
  • Phosphorus
    106mg
  • Selenium
    < 1mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats