Watermelon Salad
This watermelon salad with herbs and a zingy dressing is just the perfect thing to munch on on a hot summer day. The fresh and zesty flavors will definitely brighten up your day ☀️🍉
Servings: 4 Portions
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 cups Watermelon (chilled)
- 1 1/4 cup English Cucumber diced (chilled)
- 1/2 cup Onions sliced
- 3 tablespoon Coriander leaves Cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoon Basil torn
Salad Dressing
- 3 tablespoon Pomegranate Juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper ground
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl and whisk together till combined.
- Place the watermelon, cucumber, onions in a salad bowl and drizzle the dressing over. Toss together. Refrigerate for at least half an hour to let the flavors seep in. Toss the cilantro and basil with the salad just before serving.
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Notes
Watermelon: It's important to choose a ripe watermelon for its firm flesh and sweet flavour that we love so much. Here's how to pick a ripe watermelon.
Chill the ingredients: This salad is best enjoyed cold. I like to place the watermelon and cucumbers in the fridge for sometime before tossing the salad together. I also refrigerate the salad for some time before serving so that it stays cold, and this also gives a chance for the flavors to seep in.
Other Add Ons: This is a really well balanced salad and has a robust flavor from the spices. The only other addition I would make to this is crumbled feta.
Substitute for Coriander (Cilantro): If you don't like coriander in your salad, swap it with mint leaves.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 998IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg