Green salad with buttermilk dressing

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Green salad with buttermilk dressing
10 min.
12
28kcal

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If you’re looking for a fresh and vibrant addition to your meal, look no further than this delightful Green Salad with Buttermilk Dressing. Perfectly suited for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering or a casual dinner party, this salad is sure to impress both vegetarian and gluten-free eaters alike. With just a quick preparation time of only 10 minutes, it makes an excellent side dish, antipasti, starter, or simply a light snack.

The star of this dish is the creamy buttermilk dressing, which combines a subtle garlic flavor with the richness of mayonnaise to create a luscious coating that enhances the crispness of the fresh greens. The watercress, peppery and vibrant, pairs beautifully with the refreshing wedges of iceberg lettuce, bringing a variety of textures and tastes to your plate. Each bite is a celebration of freshness and flavor, making it a guilt-free indulgence at just 28 calories per serving.

Whether you're serving it alongside hearty main courses or letting it shine on its own, this salad is more than just a side dish—it's a nourishing, wholesome addition that will leave your guests raving. So grab your ingredients, and let’s get started on making this refreshing, quick, and delicious green salad!

Ingredients

  •  garlic clove crushed
  • 100 ml buttermilk 
  • tbsp mayonnaise 
  • 100 watercress 
  •  lettuce trimmed cut into wedges

Equipment

    Directions

    1. First make the dressing.
    2. Mix together the garlic, buttermilk and mayonnaise. When ready to serve, arrange the watercress and iceberg on a plate.
    3. Drizzle over most of the dressing, serving any leftovers separately for guests to help themselves

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories28kcal
    Protein12.04%
    Fat62.03%
    Carbs25.93%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    14.58
    Glycemic Load
    0.43
    Inflammation Score
    -4
    Nutrition Score
    3.6330434796603%

    Flavonoids

    Apigenin
    0.06mg
    Luteolin
    0.02mg
    Kaempferol
    1.99mg
    Myricetin
    0.05mg
    Quercetin
    3.14mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:28.46kcal
    1.42%
    Fat:2.07g
    3.19%
    Saturated Fat:0.44g
    2.75%
    Carbohydrates:1.95g
    0.65%
    Net Carbohydrates:1.36g
    0.5%
    Sugar:1.33g
    1.48%
    Cholesterol:1.9mg
    0.63%
    Sodium:31.43mg
    1.37%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:0.91g
    1.81%
    Vitamin K:35.44µg
    33.75%
    Vitamin A:506.86IU
    10.14%
    Vitamin C:4.92mg
    5.96%
    Manganese:0.08mg
    4.06%
    Folate:14.32µg
    3.58%
    Potassium:103.71mg
    2.96%
    Calcium:28.44mg
    2.84%
    Fiber:0.59g
    2.34%
    Phosphorus:22.03mg
    2.2%
    Vitamin B2:0.04mg
    2.15%
    Vitamin B1:0.03mg
    2.04%
    Vitamin B6:0.04mg
    1.8%
    Vitamin E:0.25mg
    1.64%
    Magnesium:5.82mg
    1.46%
    Iron:0.21mg
    1.18%
    Copper:0.02mg
    1.05%
    Vitamin B5:0.1mg
    1.04%