Carrageenan Free Watercress & Apple Salad with Fresh Goat Cheese

Peppery watercress, crisp apple slices, tangy goat cheese, and golden toasted pumpkin seeds come together in a salad that feels both elegant and effortless. The combination of textures — tender greens, juicy fruit, creamy cheese, and crunchy seeds — makes every bite genuinely interesting. A quick homemade dressing of apple cider vinegar, honey, and olive oil ties everything together with a bright, lightly sweet tang that you simply cannot get from a bottled alternative. That matters here, because many store-bought dressings and processed dairy products sneak in additives that people avoiding carrageenan have to watch out for — every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and whole. Toasting the pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet for just a few minutes unlocks a nutty depth that elevates the whole dish without adding any complexity to the ingredient list. A scatter of fresh thyme at the end is optional, but it adds a lovely herbal note that makes the salad feel truly finished. This is the kind of recipe you'll reach for when you want something that looks impressive but comes together in minutes.

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