By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
44 cal · 5 min
5-Minute Radicchio and Watercress Salad
Recipe GLPRf7b8a0b84da295
A crisp, vibrant quick salad featuring tender radicchio leaves and peppery watercress, finished with a simple bright lemon vinaigrette and thin radish slices. Ready in moments, this refreshing side pairs beautifully with any meal.
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Ingredients
4 ounces Radicchio, cored and torn into bite-size pieces
½ bunch Watercress
2 Radishes, very thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Extra-virgin olive oil
to taste Kosher salt
Directions
Remove and discard the core from the radicchio, then tear the leaves into bite-size pieces and place in a large serving bowl.
Add the watercress bunches to the bowl with the radicchio.
Use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice the radishes into very thin rounds, then add them to the greens.
Drizzle the fresh lemon juice and olive oil over the salad.
Season with kosher salt to taste, then toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Divide among four plates and serve immediately while the salad is crisp and fresh.
Comments
Radicchio and watercress are both available year-round at Harris Teeter and Food Lion, though watercress can be inconsistent in stock and may require a second stop at a Whole Foods or specialty grocer for reliable sourcing. The 5-minute estimate is honest—it truly needs only washing, slicing, and whisking—but this is a raw salad with no leftovers, so it works best as a same-night side. Cost per serving runs $1.50–$2.00 depending on watercress availability and quality; the peppery greens and bitter radicchio deliver bright flavor but limited substance, making this a companion dish rather than a standalone meal. Budget the extra stop for consistent watercress if your regular grocer's produce is spotty.
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