They provide great nutritional benefit, rich in iron, calcium and folic acid. Watercress was also described in herbal history as being the spring-cleaning herb for purifying the blood and toning one’s body. This is due to the leaves stimulating effect on the digestive juices within the body, which is why there is caution out there to not over-consume!
A quick recipe for midweek dinner.
Smoked salmon, watercress and roasted almond pasta
Serves 4
180g smoked salmon
1 bag of watercress (120g)
1 red onion
2 limes
¼ cup slivered almonds
350g dried penne or rigatoni
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp minced garlic
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta following packet directions, until al dente. Drain well.
- Remove watercress leaves from stalks and roughly chop. Finely slice the red onion into thin rings. Mix together the onion and watercress in a bowl with the juice of 2 limes.
- Heat a fry pan over medium-high heat. Dry roast the slivered almonds until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Roughly tear the smoked salmon into bite size pieces.
- Place the pasta, watercress mixture and salmon in a large serving bowl and combine well. Serve with additional lime wedges and pepper.
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