WINTER FRUIT AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Winter Fruit and Watercress Salad image

For a flavorful and attractive side dish, try this refreshing salad. I fix it ahead to give the flavors a chance to blend, which also eliminates last-minute fuss. Family members and guests always tell me how much they enjoy it. - Ruby Williams, Bogalusa, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings (about 1 cup dressing).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 large red apples, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 bunches watercress, stems removed
2 pounds seedless red grapes, separated into small bunches
2 small red onions, halved and thinly sliced
HONEY LEMON DRESSING:
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 to 3 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Lemon slices and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, toss apples and lemon juice. Arrange watercress on a large serving platter. Top with the grapes, onions and apples., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine lemon juice, oil, honey, salt and pepper; shake well. Drizzle 1/2 cup over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate salad and remaining salad dressing until serving. Serve remaining dressing on the side. Garnish with lemon and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 116mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.