Watercress, Melon and Almond Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Watercress, Melon and Almond Salad Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root

¼ cup vegetable oil

2 bunches watercress

trimmed and chopped

2 ½ cups cubed watermelon

2 ½ cups cubed cantaloupe

⅓ cup toasted and sliced almonds

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl whisk together lime juice sugar and ginger. Gradually add oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2

Add watercress watermelon and cantaloupe to dressing and toss to coat. Transfer salad to plates sprinkle with sliced almonds and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Watercress, Melon and Almond Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 274.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.9g 14%

Carbohydrates: 21.4g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 3.3g 13%

Sugars: 15.3g

Fat: 20.3g 31%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 7924.3IU 159%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.8mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 101.7mg 170%

Folate: 40.1mcg 10%

Calcium: 198mg 20%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 81.9mg 29%

Potassium: 888.5mg 25%

Sodium: 68.6mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 182.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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