Creamy Watercress Dressing

Dairy Free
Health score
17%
Creamy Watercress Dressing
45 min.
6
281kcal

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Elevate your salads and veggie dishes with a delightful twist by making our Creamy Watercress Dressing! This dairy-free dressing brings a burst of flavor and nutrition, making it the perfect complement to any meal. Packed with vibrant watercress and aromatic ingredients, this dressing not only tantalizes the taste buds but also promotes a healthier lifestyle.

The secret to its creamy texture lies in a rich blend of mayonnaise and fresh watercress, which is known for its peppery flavor and high nutritional value. With the added zing of lemon juice and the umami boost from anchovy paste, this dressing will transform ordinary greens into an extraordinary dish. Whether you're drizzling it over a fresh salad, using it as a dip for crisp vegetables, or enhancing your grilled meats, this creamy concoction is sure to impress.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up enough dressing to serve six people — making it ideal for family gatherings or meal prep for the week. Plus, at only 281 calories per serving, you can indulge without breaking your dietary goals. So, gather your ingredients, fire up your food processor, and get ready to create a dressing that not only tastes good but also supports a wholesome, dairy-free lifestyle! Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons anchovy paste 
  • clove garlic peeled
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  • cup mayonnaise 
  • servings try build-a-meal 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • qt watercress 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • whisk
  • blender

Directions

  1. Rinse watercress and drain well; pat dry with towels, then coarsely chop.
  2. In a blender or food processor, whirl watercress, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, lemon juice, anchovy paste, and garlic until smooth.
  3. Pour into a bowl and whisk in remaining mayonnaise until smooth.
  4. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories281kcal
Protein6.61%
Fat88.6%
Carbs4.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.67
Glycemic Load
0.55
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
19.840434592703%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.72mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
36.33mg
Myricetin
0.32mg
Quercetin
47.33mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:280.5kcal
14.03%
Fat:28.32g
43.57%
Saturated Fat:4.46g
27.88%
Carbohydrates:3.44g
1.15%
Net Carbohydrates:2.4g
0.87%
Sugar:0.67g
0.74%
Cholesterol:17.38mg
5.79%
Sodium:569.07mg
24.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.75g
9.51%
Vitamin K:455.48µg
433.79%
Vitamin A:5058.54IU
101.17%
Vitamin C:69.91mg
84.74%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.3%
Calcium:198.78mg
19.88%
Vitamin E:2.89mg
19.27%
Potassium:553.34mg
15.81%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.23%
Phosphorus:115mg
11.5%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
11.15%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.16%
Magnesium:37.79mg
9.45%
Copper:0.14mg
7.24%
Selenium:4.23µg
6.04%
Vitamin B5:0.6mg
5.96%
Folate:17.49µg
4.37%
Fiber:1.04g
4.16%
Vitamin B3:0.78mg
3.88%
Iron:0.56mg
3.14%
Zinc:0.34mg
2.29%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.04%
Source:My Recipes