watercress substitutes

6 substitutes · avg score 7.1 · Small, round-leaved aquatic green with a sharp, peppery, mustard-like bite and crisp stems. Used raw in salads, tea sandwiches (a British staple), and as a garnish, or wilted into soups, stir-fries, and sauces.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Spinach

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Milder, add black pepper for bite

02

Arugula

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Peppery green, closest flavor match

03

Mustard Greens

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Young leaves, similar spicy notes

04

Lettuce

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Peppery bite, great in sandwiches and salads

05

Bok Choy

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Peppery, add at end for fresh crunch

06

Cilantro

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Bright herbal flavor; very different from watercress's peppery bite, use in Asian dishes

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