Strawberry & Watercress Crunch Salad

This strawberry watercress salad is one of our favorite seasonal recipes, perfect for spring lunches and weekend brunch. Sweet strawberries, peppery watercress, creamy avocado, and tangy goat cheese come together in a bright citrus vinaigrette with smoky paprika Dijon and our Tuscan Herb Seasoning. Candied pecans, pistachios, and chia seeds add crunch and texture for a beautifully balanced bite. It’s a fresh, flavorful salad that travels well for take-to-work lunches or effortless entertaining.

Ingredients:

Dressing:

3 fresh strawberries, trimmed

¼ cup Thyme Infused White Balsamic

¼ cup Blood Orange Infused Olive Oil

1 teaspoon Honey & Smoked Paprika Mustard

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1 teaspoon Tuscan Herb Seasoning Blend

1 teaspoon orange peel, minced

Main:

1 bunch watercress, chopped

1 pint strawberries, halved

1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced

1 avocado, peeled and sliced

½ cup goat cheese crumbles

⅓ cup candied pecans, chopped

¼ cup pistachios, chopped

1 tablespoon chia seeds

Directions:

Place the strawberries in a medium bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until soft and juicy. Add the balsamic, olive oil, mustard, maple syrup, seasoning blend, and orange peel to the bowl and whisk to combine the vinaigrette.

Place the watercress, strawberries, cucumber, avocado, goat cheese, pecans, pistachios, and chia seeds on a plate or toss together in a bowl.

Drizzle with dressing before serving.