5-Minute Radicchio and Watercress Salad Recipe

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Daniel Gritzer
Daniel Gritzer
Daniel Gritzer
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Daniel joined the Serious Eats culinary team in 2014 and writes recipes, equipment reviews, articles on cooking techniques. Prior to that he was a food editor at Food & Wine magazine, and the staff writer for Time Out New York's restaurant and bars section.
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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)
41Calories
4gFat
2gCarbs
1gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories41
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g5%
Saturated Fat 1g3%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 89mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 2g1%
Dietary Fiber 0g2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 5mg25%
Calcium 28mg2%
Iron 0mg2%
Potassium 140mg3%
*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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