Watercress Salad
Watercress Salad with hard-boiled eggs and mustard dressing is a classic, peppery salad combining fresh watercress, sliced eggs, and a tangy vinaigrette. It typically features ingredients like watercress, eggs, shallots, and a dressing made from Dijon mustard, vinegar, and oil. This salad has roots in European cuisine, particularly popular in France and the United Kingdom.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This salad is generally balanced, providing a good source of protein from the eggs and healthy fats from the dressing, while being low in carbohydrates. It is rich in vitamins K, A, and C from the watercress, and a serving typically ranges from 200 to 300 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Vitamin K | 120 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 3000 IU |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mcg |
Per 1 cup (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Watercress is one of the oldest known leaf vegetables consumed by humans and is celebrated for its dense nutrient profile. The combination with hard-boiled eggs and mustard dressing makes it a traditional 'peasant dish' that is both simple and nutritionally robust.
