Pistachio Free Pomegranate & Mint Watercress Salad
Bright, peppery watercress meets juicy pomegranate arils, cool cucumber, and fragrant torn mint in a salad that looks stunning on the table and tastes even better than it looks. The toasted walnuts add a warm, nutty crunch that ties everything together — just a couple of minutes in a dry skillet transforms them into something genuinely irresistible. The dressing is a simple whisk of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and a touch of turmeric, giving the whole bowl a golden warmth and a bright citrusy lift. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns around pistachios specifically, this recipe leans on walnuts as its only nut, so you can enjoy that satisfying crunch without any worry about cross-contact from the usual suspects. Everything comes together in one large bowl with no cooking beyond those toasted walnuts, making it an effortless choice for a weeknight side or a showstopping addition to a dinner spread. Serve it immediately after tossing so the watercress stays crisp and the dressing coats every leaf perfectly.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 5 oz watercress, thick stems trimmed
- 1 english cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
- ¾ cup pomegranate arils
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- ⅓ cup raw walnuts
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp raw honey
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden, about 2–3 minutes. Watch closely, as they can brown quickly. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, turmeric, black pepper, and salt until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.
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