5-Minute Radicchio and Watercress Salad Recipe

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Daniel Gritzer
Daniel Gritzer
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Updated April 02, 2025
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Why It Works

  • No frills and no extra work for this simple salad.

This quick and easy salad of hearty, peppery greens is the perfect side dish for a weeknight supper.

Recipe Details

5-Minute Radicchio and Watercress Salad Recipe

Prep 5 mins
Active 5 mins
Total 5 mins
Serves 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces radicchio (about 1/2 medium head; 225 g), cored, leaves torn into bite-size pieces

  • 1/2 bunch watercress or arugula (about 2 ounces; 55 g)

  • 2 radishes, very thinly sliced

  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh juice from 1 whole lemon

  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil

  • Kosher salt

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, toss together radicchio, watercress or arugula, radishes, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with salt. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
41 Calories
4g Fat
2g Carbs
1g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 41
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 89mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 5mg 25%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 140mg 3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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