Spinach Watermelon Salad
Refreshing and colorful salad. Could also be considered as a dessert, it’s that good.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp grated lime zest
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 4 tsp minced ginger root
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 4 cups baby spinach or arugula
- 3 cups seedless watermelon (cubed)
- 2 cups cantaloupe (cubed)
- 2 cups English cucumber
- ½ cup cilantro chopped (fresh)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Mix all greens and fruit together (large bowl)
- In a small bowl, whisk the first nine ingredients
- Drizzle over the greens and fruit
- Toss and coat well
- Serve immediately
Notes
Side Notes:
- Try adding a touch of honey to the dressing if your melon isn’t super sweet.
- English cucumbers are firmer and less watery than regular cukes
- Regular Cuke-use a spoon to scoop out the seeds before cubing
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 84 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 288mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.