Strawberry and Watercress Salad

Name: Strawberry and Watercress Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ stalk rhubarb; 6 oz strawberries; 2 Tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp honey; 1 bunch watercress; ½ cup basil leaves; ½ cup cilantro leaves; 2 whole scallions; to taste Kosher salt; to taste red pepper flakes; 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; to taste poppy seeds

A fresh and vibrant salad combining sweet strawberries, tangy rhubarb, and peppery watercress with fresh herbs and a honey-lemon dressing, finished with a sprinkle of poppy seeds.

4 servings

10 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•½ stalk rhubarb
•6 oz strawberries
•2 Tbsp lemon juice
•2 tsp honey
•1 bunch watercress
•½ cup basil leaves
•½ cup cilantro leaves
•2 whole scallions
•to taste Kosher salt
•to taste red pepper flakes
•2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
•to taste poppy seeds

Cooking Instructions

1.
Toss rhubarb, strawberries, lemon juice, and honey in a medium bowl to combine.
5 min
2.
Arrange watercress, basil, and cilantro on a platter, then scatter scallions over. Season with salt and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Spoon berry mixture and juices over; drizzle with oil and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
5 min