Watercress, Strawberry and Fennel Salad (makes 2 portions)

By Sue Bedford (MSc Nutritional Therapy)

With this incredible nutritious and tasty salad, you will get some of your seven a day. Watercress is delicious and high in vitamins C, E, and K, as well as calcium, beta-carotene, iron, and iodine. Fennel is a fantastic source of vitamin C, iron, folate, and magnesium, as well as anti-inflammatory properties. Strawberries are sweet, and when they’re mixed with olive oil, mint, and almonds, they’re even better. What a fab fertility friendly salad!

Ingredients

I packet of watercress

1 thinly sliced fennel

12 strawberries, sliced (organic where possible)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Splash of olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Handful of almonds or walnuts

How to make

Place the watercress, fennel, strawberries, and mint in a large bowl and toss gently to combine.

Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the top and mix.

Scatter the almonds or walnuts over the top.

Enjoy! This is also tasty with feta cheese or goat’s cheese crumbled over the top.