Soy 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 elegant and effortless. The contrast of textures is what makes it so satisfying — delicate greens, juicy fruit, and golden toasted pumpkin seeds that add a subtle crunch in every bite. The dressing is a simple whisk of apple cider vinegar, honey, and olive oil, and it comes together in under a minute with a clean, bright flavor that ties everything on the plate. Avoiding soy can be trickier than it sounds with store-bought dressings, which often sneak in soybean oil or soy-based emulsifiers — here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. Toasting the pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet until they pop and turn golden is a small step that makes a big difference, deepening their flavor and giving the salad a satisfying, nutty finish. Fresh thyme scattered over the top is optional, but it adds a lovely herbal note that makes the whole bowl feel a little more special. This is the kind of salad that works just as well as a light lunch on its own as it does alongside a simple weeknight dinner.

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