Watermelon and Watercress Salad with Ginger

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
4%
Watermelon and Watercress Salad with Ginger
45 min.
4
81kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Watermelon and Watercress Salad with Ginger! This vibrant dish is the perfect celebration of fresh flavors and healthy ingredients, making it an ideal addition to any meal. Whether you’re serving it as a side dish, starter, or even a refreshing snack, this salad tantalizes the taste buds with its unique combination of sweet watermelon, peppery watercress, and zesty ginger.

What sets this salad apart is its ability to be both nourishing and satisfying, all while being vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free. This means everyone at your table can dive into this colorful plate of goodness without worry! The use of fresh herbs like cilantro and the playful crunch of cucumber provides layers of flavor and texture that truly elevate the dish.

In just 45 minutes, you'll whip together a salad that not only looks stunning but also boasts just 81 calories per serving, allowing you to indulge without guilt. A simple yet impressive way to impress your guests or treat yourself, this Watermelon and Watercress Salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. So gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a burst of freshness in every bite!

Ingredients

  • cup pieces cucumber peeled seeded ()
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • teaspoons ginger fresh minced peeled
  •  garlic clove minced
  •  green onions thinly sliced
  • 1.5 teaspoons lime zest grated
  • tablespoons rice vinegar 
  • cups watercress thick packed trimmed
  • 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • cups pieces watermelon seedless peeled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk vinegar, oil, ginger, lime peel, and garlic in large bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Add watermelon and all remaining ingredients to bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Divide salad among 4 plates and serve.
  3. Per serving: calories, 76; total fat, 5 g; saturated fat, 1 g; cholesterol, 0
  4. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories81kcal
Protein6.36%
Fat55.87%
Carbs37.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
78.17
Glycemic Load
4.47
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.1917390875194%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.32mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.35mg
Kaempferol
4.42mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
6.93mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:81.4kcal
4.07%
Fat:5.32g
8.19%
Saturated Fat:0.81g
5.04%
Carbohydrates:8.1g
2.7%
Net Carbohydrates:7.08g
2.58%
Sugar:5.53g
6.15%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:11.21mg
0.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.36g
2.73%
Vitamin K:82.31µg
78.39%
Vitamin A:1186.41IU
23.73%
Vitamin C:17.56mg
21.28%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.87%
Potassium:232.85mg
6.65%
Vitamin E:0.73mg
4.87%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.66%
Magnesium:18.56mg
4.64%
Copper:0.09mg
4.31%
Folate:16.96µg
4.24%
Calcium:41.93mg
4.19%
Fiber:1.02g
4.07%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.37%
Phosphorus:32.4mg
3.24%
Vitamin B5:0.32mg
3.23%
Iron:0.51mg
2.84%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.44%
Vitamin B3:0.27mg
1.35%
Selenium:0.73µg
1.04%
Source:Epicurious