Description

This Apple Radish and Watercress Salad with Pistachio Chile de Árbol Dressing is a vibrant, refreshing dish featuring crisp apples, peppery watercress, crunchy radishes, and roasted pistachios. Complemented by a creamy, zesty pistachio chile de árbol dressing, this gluten-free, vegetarian salad is both light and bold in flavor. Perfect for a quick meal, side dish, or healthy snack, this salad offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors, with just the right amount of spice to excite your palate.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

2 cups watercress, washed and trimmed
1 apple, thinly sliced
5 radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup roasted pistachios, roughly chopped

For the Dressing:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1 small chile de árbol, finely minced (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon pistachios, finely ground
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the watercress, apple slices, radish slices, and chopped pistachios.
Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, ground pistachios, minced chile de árbol, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Assemble the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to coat the ingredients evenly.

Notes

Spice Level: Adjust the amount of chile de árbol for a milder or spicier dressing.
Make Ahead: Prep the salad components ahead of time, but assemble and dress just before serving to keep the ingredients crisp.
Vegan Option: Use maple syrup in the dressing instead of honey to make it vegan-friendly.
Protein Additions: Grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu can be added for a more substantial meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook