Lupin Free Watercress & Apple Salad with Fresh Goat Cheese
Peppery watercress, crisp apple slices, and creamy crumbled goat cheese come together in a salad that feels both refreshing and a little bit fancy. The honey-apple cider vinegar dressing is whisked into a proper emulsion with good olive oil, giving every bite a bright, balanced tang that ties the whole bowl together. Toasted pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch and a subtle nuttiness that makes this feel far more substantial than a simple green salad. Lupin — a legume-based flour and protein ingredient that quietly shows up in everything from pasta to baked goods — has no place here, and every component on this list is naturally free of it. That means you can dress and toss without second-guessing a single ingredient. The fresh thyme garnish is optional, but even a small scatter of those tiny leaves adds an herby, aromatic finish that really elevates the presentation. Serve it immediately after dressing so the watercress stays lively and the apples keep their crispness.
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4 servings
For the salad
- 5 oz fresh watercress, thick stems trimmed
- 2 medium crisp apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and thinly sliced
- 3 oz fresh goat cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds
For the dressing
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Toast the pumpkin seeds in a small dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until they begin to pop and turn golden, about 3–4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool completely.
- 2
Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, honey, and fine sea salt in a small bowl until the honey dissolves. Drizzle in the olive oil in a thin, steady stream while whisking continuously until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened.
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