Cucumber, Asian Pear, and Watermelon Salad with Ricotta Salata

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Cucumber, Asian Pear, and Watermelon Salad with Ricotta Salata
45 min.
8
97kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and vibrant salad that perfectly balances sweet and savory, look no further than this Cucumber, Asian Pear, and Watermelon Salad with Ricotta Salata. This delightful side dish is a feast for the senses, offering a kaleidoscope of colors and textures that evoke the essence of summer.

The crispness of the cucumber, the juicy sweetness of the Asian pear, and the succulent, thirst-quenching watermelon combine to create a medley that's not just delicious, but also delightfully hydrating. Toss in the tangy bite of red grapes and the zesty notes from lime juice and lime rind, and you've got a salad that's bursting with freshness. Topping it all off, the creamy crumbles of ricotta salata add a rich, salty contrast that elevates the dish to new heights.

This salad is not only a treat for the taste buds, but it’s also vegetarian and gluten-free, making it an excellent choice for a variety of dietary preferences. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this gourmet-inspired dish, perfect for serving at gatherings, as an appetizer, or even as a light snack. With just 97 calories per serving, you can indulge without any guilt. So gather your ingredients, and get ready to impress family and friends with this beautiful and appetizing salad!

Ingredients

  • cups cucumber seedless cubed peeled (1-inch)
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • tablespoon honey 
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • 1.5 teaspoons lime zest grated
  • 0.5 cup cream sour reduced-fat
  • 0.8 cup pears cubed peeled ( 1 pear)
  • cups grapes red halved
  • ounces pecorino crumbled
  • cups seeded/seedless watermelon seedless cubed (1-inch)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Combine sour cream, honey, rind, juice, and pepper in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  3. Pour sour cream mixture over fruit mixture; toss well to coat.
  4. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories97kcal
Protein9.38%
Fat26.44%
Carbs64.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.59
Glycemic Load
6.91
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.8243478834629%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.31mg
Catechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin
0.09mg
Epicatechin
0.57mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg
Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
0.5mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Isorhamnetin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Quercetin
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:97.13kcal
4.86%
Fat:3.08g
4.74%
Saturated Fat:1.87g
11.7%
Carbohydrates:16.82g
5.61%
Net Carbohydrates:15.69g
5.71%
Sugar:12.4g
13.78%
Cholesterol:10.45mg
3.48%
Sodium:22.86mg
0.99%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.46g
4.91%
Vitamin K:10.72µg
10.21%
Vitamin C:7.06mg
8.56%
Vitamin A:381.73IU
7.63%
Potassium:218.79mg
6.25%
Calcium:55.08mg
5.51%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.11%
Phosphorus:47.57mg
4.76%
Copper:0.09mg
4.69%
Fiber:1.13g
4.52%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.74%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.71%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.65%
Magnesium:13.91mg
3.48%
Selenium:2.3µg
3.28%
Zinc:0.34mg
2.24%
Iron:0.4mg
2.2%
Vitamin B5:0.21mg
2.07%
Folate:8.12µg
2.03%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.61%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.27%
Vitamin B3:0.22mg
1.11%
Source:My Recipes