Refreshing Watercress, Melon, and Almond Salad Recipe

Name: Refreshing Watercress, Melon, and Almond Salad Recipe
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root; 0.25 cup vegetable oil; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2.5 cups cubed watermelon; 2.5 cups cubed cantaloupe; 2 bunches watercress, trimmed and chopped; 0.33333334326744 cup toasted and sliced almonds

Melons, watercress, and almonds create a fantastic summer dessert salad. If watercress is unavailable, fresh mint makes an excellent substitute in this recipe.

Total time15 mins
Prep time15 mins
Yield4

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Servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
0.25 cup vegetable oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2.5 cups cubed watermelon
2.5 cups cubed cantaloupe
2 bunches watercress, trimmed and chopped
0.33 cup toasted and sliced almonds

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, and ginger. Gradually whisk in oil, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Gently toss watermelon, cantaloupe, and watercress with the vinaigrette. Sprinkle each serving generously with sliced almonds for added crunch.

Nutrition

Calories: 274 kcal
Fat Content: 20 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 15 g
Sodium Content: 69 mg
Protein Content: 7 g
Carbohydrate Content: 21 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g