How To Make Pea, Ham Hock & Watercress Salad
Salads are great for integrating your daily dose of healthy greens into your meals. Check out these salad recipes to throw together a salad that’s not only healthy, but also delicious as well!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 ham hock
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 cups watercress
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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In a large pot, cover the ham hock with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours or until tender. Remove the ham hock from the pot and let it cool. Once cool, shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
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In a medium-sized bowl, combine the peas, watercress, red onion, mint, and parsley.
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In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Add the shredded ham hock to the bowl with the salad ingredients. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
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Serve the pea, ham hock, and watercress salad chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories : 280 kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 35mg
- Sodium : 450mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 26g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugars : 8g
- Protein : 21g
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